2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Renault Sandero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C2 (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Renault Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Sandero weights approximately 66 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 Citroen C2 (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C2 | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 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 | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
