2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |