2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Rio (110 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Rio weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. 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, 2006 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C2 | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |