2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 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 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1360 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |