2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1497 kg more than 2011 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 Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Defender | C3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
