2012 Citroen C3 1.4 vs. 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort

To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 1.4 and 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4. 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 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3 1.4.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Citroen C3 1.4 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C3 C3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 175 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.5 seconds 9.5 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 1126 kg 1202 kg
Vehicle Length 3870 mm 3870 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 4.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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