2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Citroen C1
To start off, 2010 Citroen C1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 315 kg more than 2010 Citroen C1. 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 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Citroen C1 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C1 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |