2009 Volkswagen CC vs. 2009 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen CC and 2009 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 1184 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 2009 Volkswagen CC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC 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, 2009 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen CC | 2009 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
| Model | CC | C3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
