2003 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C4 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |