2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Ford C-MAX
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Ford C-MAX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford C-MAX (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford C-MAX (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |