2003 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C4. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 131 kg more than 2003 Citroen C4. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C4 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |