2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 861 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 Mazda BT-50 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 Mazda BT-50 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C3 | BT-50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |