2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen C1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 718 kg more than 2008 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C1 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C1 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C1 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |