2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
