2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Suzuki Splash were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C3 (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Splash. 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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C3 | Splash |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 14.7 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 | 1159 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
