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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C3 (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2012 Citroen C1. 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 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 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 | 998 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
