2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C4 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C4 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
