2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo C30 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3.
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 Volvo C30 (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C3 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
