2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 74 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 Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C3 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |