2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport weights approximately 405 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C3 | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
