2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 486 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 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Mazda | Citroen |
Model | 6 | C3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1123 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |