2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C4 (181 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 303 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 Ford Focus (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (180 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C4 | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |