2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Fiat Idea

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Idea (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Idea weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Fiat Idea (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C2 2008 Fiat Idea
Make Citroen Fiat
Model C2 Idea
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.7 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 90.4 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 166 km/hour 179 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.8 seconds 11.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 995 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2320 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.2 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 47 L


 

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