2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C4 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 116 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, 2007 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4. 2006 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C4 | 2007 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C4 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |