2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 430 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | C3 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |