2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 7 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 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C4 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 Citroen C4.
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 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Civic | C4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
