2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2008 Citroen C3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Retona (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C3 | Retona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
