2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 222 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 Mondeo (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C3 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.2 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 | 1212 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |
