2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
Model | LR2 | C3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |