2005 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C4 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C4. (134 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C4. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |