2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 307.
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 Peugeot 307 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2009 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C3 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
