2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 665 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 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C3 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |