2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,587 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 151 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C3 | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |