2010 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C3 and 2010 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C3 (118 HP @ 5660 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 119 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3.
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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C3 | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C3 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5660 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
