2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rio (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 423 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 Rio (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C3 | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 14.3 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 | 1085 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |