2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 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 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Citi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 11.3 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 | 1408 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |
