2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Honda FR-V

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C1 and 2008 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 647 kg more than 2008 Citroen C1.

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 FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C1 2008 Honda FR-V
Make Citroen Honda
Model C1 FR-V
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 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 0 HP
Torque 93 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 152 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 1447 kg
Vehicle Length 3440 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2120 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 58 L


 

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