2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Citroen C1
To start off, 2010 Citroen C1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2010 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Discovery | C1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 35 L |
