2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C3 2008 Land Rover Defender
Make Citroen Land Rover
Model C3 Defender
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 0 HP
Torque 150 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.7 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 165 km/hour 130 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.8 seconds 17.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1870 kg
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.2 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 93 L