2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 68 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (147 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2011 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C3 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |