2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C3 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2007 Citroen C3 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |