2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3.
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 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Monterey | C3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
