2009 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 127 kg more than 2011 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 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3. 2011 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Altea | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Seat | Citroen |
Model | Altea | C3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |