2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Citroen C3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Fiat Stilo | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C3 | Stilo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |