2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 523 kg more than 2001 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C3 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
