2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4.
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, 2004 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Meriva. (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C4 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |