2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 179 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Citroen C4 (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Citroen C4 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | C4 | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |