2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |