2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 and 2003 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar X-Type (227 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar X-Type 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, 2003 Jaguar X-Type (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C2 | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |
