2011 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2011 Citroen C1

To start off, both 2011 Mazda BT-50 and 2011 Citroen C1 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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 BT-50 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C1.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mazda BT-50 2011 Citroen C1
Make Mazda Citroen
Model BT-50 C1
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 71 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 955 kg 865 kg
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 4.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 35 L


 

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