2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Land Rover LR2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Citroen C3 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C3 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
