2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 1096 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 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
