2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Fiat Multipla
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 and 2012 Fiat Multipla were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Multipla (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 319 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 Fiat Multipla (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C3 | 2012 Fiat Multipla | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Multipla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
