2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 and 2012 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa.
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 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C3 | 2012 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C3 | Versa |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1222 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
