2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 2. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2002 Mazda 2. 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, 2002 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C3 | 2 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |