2008 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Citroen C3

To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 376 kg more 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Rover 75 2010 Citroen C3
Make Rover Citroen
Model 75 C3
Year Released 2008 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1587 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 240 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 78.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 220 km/hour 192 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 13.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1159 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 45 L


 

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