2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 177 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3.
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 Citroen C3 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1337 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
