2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 330 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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | C3 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
