2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Rio (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C4 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 Kia Rio.
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 Citroen C4 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C4 | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |