2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1293 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C3 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 2545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 104 L |
