2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 68 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (126 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C2 | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1399 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
