2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 519 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 2009 Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3, 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 Jaguar XF (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C3 | XF |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 69 L |
