2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 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 243 kg more than 2008 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 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5660 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |