2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style vs. 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95

To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style and 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 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 Picasso VTi 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 (94 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style. 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 Picasso VTi 95 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Citroen C3 1.4 Style 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C3 C3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1397 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 72 HP 94 HP
Torque 116 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 167 km/hour 178 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.5 seconds 13.9 seconds
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 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L


 

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