2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C4 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |