2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 930 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.
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 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C1 | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
Model | C1 | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |