2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen C3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2009 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |