2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager

To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 and 2012 Lancia Voyager were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 776 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 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3. 2012 Lancia Voyager 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 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Citroen C3 2012 Lancia Voyager
Make Citroen Lancia
Model C3 Voyager
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1397 cc 3604 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1334 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 76 L


 

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