2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 313 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 Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C3 2009 Ford Mondeo
Make Citroen Ford
Model C3 Mondeo
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.7 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 17.9:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 177 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1576 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.3 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 70 L


 

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