2010 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C3 and 2010 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (124 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 64 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Citroen C3 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C3 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |