2007 Citroen C1 vs. 2007 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C1 and 2007 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cerato (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 378 kg more than 2007 Citroen C1. 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, 2007 Kia Cerato (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C1 | 2007 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C1 | Cerato |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |