2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 261 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.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |