2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |