2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Rogue (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 302 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 Nissan Rogue (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C3 | Rogue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |