2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (118 HP @ 5660 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry.
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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Camry |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5660 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |