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

To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort and 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 XTR were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 XTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort weights approximately 144 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 XTR.

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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 XTR. (148 Nm @ 4000 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 1.6 XTR. 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 XTR has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 XTR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 110 Comfort 2012 Citroen C3 1.6 XTR
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C3 C3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 78.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 190 km/hour 192 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.5 seconds 12.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1202 kg 1058 kg
Vehicle Length 3870 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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