2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Citroen C2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,360 cc, 2007 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. 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 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C2 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C2 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1335 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |