2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 and 2009 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2009 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1. 2009 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C1 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C1 | 2009 Audi R8 | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | C1 | R8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 316 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |