2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, 2011 Citroen C4 is newer by 6 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 16 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (181 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 77 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 (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (180 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1337 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 | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |