2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Ibiza (98 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C3 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2011 Seat Ibiza.
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 Seat Ibiza (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C3 | 2011 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C3 | Ibiza |
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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 116 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1069 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |