2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2008 Citroen C3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C3 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C3 weights approximately 232 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C3 | Avella |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
