2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 and 2009 Kia Venga were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 845 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 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C1 | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C1 | Venga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 48 L |