2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C2 (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2.
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, 2007 Mazda 3 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C2 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.8 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 | 1045 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
