2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 642 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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 C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C8 | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |