2006 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
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, 2010 Citroen C3 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Insight | C3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
