2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio vs. 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio and 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio (108 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4. 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, 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C3 1.6i Furio | 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
