2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2010 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 265 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 Citroen C3 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Hyundai | Citroen |
Model | Santa Fe | C3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |