2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 911 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
| Model | C2 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
