2005 Citroen C4 vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C4 and 2005 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C4 (176 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C4 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C4. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C4 | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C4 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 56 L |
