2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 465 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 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C1 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |