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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C3 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Citroen C3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 | 1998 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |