2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 181 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. 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, 2008 Citroen C2 (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C2 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 15.5 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 | 995 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
