2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Citroen C3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 924 kg more than 2011 Citroen C3.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3. 2011 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Toyota | Citroen |
Model | Land Cruiser | C3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 45 L |