2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C3 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 2 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3.
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, 2006 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 2. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C3 | 2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
