2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1112 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
Model | Defender | C3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |