2011 Citroen C3 Picasso HDi 110 FAP vs. 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4

To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso HDi 110 FAP 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso HDi 110 FAP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso HDi 110 FAP (108 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso HDi 110 FAP 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 Picasso HDi 110 FAP weights approximately 197 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 Picasso HDi 110 FAP (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso HDi 110 FAP 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 Picasso HDi 110 FAP 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 1560 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 245 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 73.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.4 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 1408 kg 1211 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 45 L


 

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