2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2011 GMC Terrain and 2011 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 552 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 Citroen C3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain. 2011 GMC Terrain has automatic transmission and 2011 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2011 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Terrain will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | GMC | Citroen |
| Model | Terrain | C3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1754 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
