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 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 Fiat Stilo.
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 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 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 | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
