2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Discovery and 2006 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 320 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3. 2006 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
Model | Discovery | C3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |