2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 207 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 CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |