2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C1 and 2008 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,084 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 50 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 Kia Picanto (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C1 | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C1 | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 35 L |
