2009 Mazda Premacy vs. 2009 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2009 Mazda Premacy and 2009 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 227 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 Citroen C3 (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Premacy. 2009 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Premacy | 2009 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Mazda | Citroen |
| Model | Premacy | C3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
