2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Citroen C1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C1 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C1 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 85 L |
