2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (108 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. 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 C4 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C4 | Rio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |