2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 336 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Because 2009 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | C3 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
