2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 308 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 Toyota Sienna (246 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C3 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
