2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C2 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Because 2009 Mazda B2300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C2, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C2 | B2300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |