2012 Citroen C1 vs. 2012 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2012 Citroen C1 and 2012 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C1 weights approximately 387 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Citroen C3 (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Citroen C1 2012 Citroen C3
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C1 C3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 996 cc 1124 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 93 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 23.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 157 km/hour 153 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 16.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1472 kg 1085 kg
Vehicle Length 3440 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 45 L


 

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