2005 Citroen C4 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C4 and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C4 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Citroen C4 (314 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C4 | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C4 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
