2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 901 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C3 2007 Land Rover Defender
Make Citroen Land Rover
Model C3 Defender
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 121 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 1950 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 192 km/hour 129 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10 seconds 19.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1216 kg 2117 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 2040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 93 L


 

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