2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 and 2012 Audi Q3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3. 2012 Audi Q3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C3 | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | C3 | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
