2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C4. (202 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C4 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |