2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2011 Honda CR-Z 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-Z weights approximately 79 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 Honda CR-Z (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3. 2011 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda CR-Z has manual transmission. 2011 Honda CR-Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | CR-Z | C3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
