2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 377 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.
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 (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | C3 | Colt |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 12 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 | 1123 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |