2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 398 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Tiguan | C3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1159 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |