2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 306 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, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C3 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
