2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 107 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 Citroen C3 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C3 | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |