2009 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2009 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Kalos and 2009 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C2 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Kalos weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2.
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 Citroen C2 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Kalos | 2009 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Kalos | C2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
