2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 483 kg more than 2001 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2009 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Fit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
