2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2006 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan X-Trail (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 134 kg more than 2006 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan X-Trail. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan X-Trail.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C4 2006 Nissan X-Trail
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C4 X-Trail
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 111 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 192 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.2 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1356 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L