2007 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C1 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 544 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, 2008 Honda Civic (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C1 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C1 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |