2005 Citroen C4 vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C4 and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C4. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C4 weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.

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, 2005 Honda Civic (151 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C4. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C4 2005 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model C4 Civic
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1685 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 117 HP
Torque 147 Nm 151 Nm
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 94 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1151 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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