2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 404 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 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C3 | i30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
