2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 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, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 222 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.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |