2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 275 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C2 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
