2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Magentis weights approximately 267 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 Kia Magentis (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C3 | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
