2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 89 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 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C3 | 2011 Renault Clio | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C3 | Clio |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |