2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C4 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A3 | C4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |