2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 GMC Envoy

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1322 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Envoy (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C3 2009 GMC Envoy
Make Citroen GMC
Model C3 Envoy
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 4161 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 285 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 375 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 85.6 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1408 kg 2730 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 83 L


 

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