2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 322 kg more than 2012 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Transit Connect | C3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
