2010 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C3 and 2010 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saab 05-Sep (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 326 kg more than 2010 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C3 | 2010 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | C3 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
