Renault Modus (2005 – 2008) vs Citroën C3 (2005 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 113 hp at most. The Citroën C3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.3 s. It is the lighter car, from 985 kg against 1,055 kg. At 3,851 mm, the Citroën C3 is 61 mm longer than the Renault Modus.
| Specification |
Renault
Modus
2005 – 2008
|
Citroën
C3
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Gas / other, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 111 hp | 60 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 240 Nm | 94 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 15.9 s | 9.5 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 188 km/h | 153 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 6.8 L/100 km | 4.4 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,790 mm | 3,851 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,055 – 1,175 kg | 985 – 1,108 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

