2011 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2011 Ford Edge and 2011 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Edge weights approximately 729 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Edge | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Edge | C3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1123 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4679 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |