2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 508 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Audi A5 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C3 | 2011 Audi A5 | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | C3 | A5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |