2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 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), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 279 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 2013 Subaru Legacy 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C4. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen C4 2013 Subaru Legacy
Make Citroen Subaru
Model C4 Legacy
Year Released 2004 2013
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1542 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4755 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1505 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km


 

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