2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Ibiza (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. 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 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C2 | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |