2004 Citroen C 15 vs. 2004 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C 15 and 2004 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 551 kg more than 2004 Citroen C 15. 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, 2004 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C 15. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C 15 | 2004 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | C 15 | Sonata |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |