2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Cerato (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Kia Cerato (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C3 | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
