2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 169 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 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 2010 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model C3 Civic
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 99 HP
Torque 118 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.2 seconds 15 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1249 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 5.7 L/100km