2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Citroen C4
To start off, 2007 Citroen C4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4. 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 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4. 2007 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |