2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Versa (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C3 weights approximately 342 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa.
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 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C3 | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C3 | Versa |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1066 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |