2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 843 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 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C3 | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
