2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (193 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
