2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1309 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 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C3 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 641 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 2717 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 105 L |