2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2009 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2009 Brilliance BS4 and 2009 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (118 HP @ 5660 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 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 Brilliance BS4 (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2009 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Brilliance | Citroen |
Model | BS4 | C3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5660 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 11.7 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 | 1505 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |