2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 337 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 8.6 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 | 1085 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |