2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 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 R8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | C3 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
