2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Citroen C4

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C4 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. 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, 2006 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (119 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C2 2006 Citroen C4
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C2 C4
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 119 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 170 km/hour 192 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.2 seconds 12.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2320 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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