2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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. Both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2008 Ford Focus are equipped with a 1,560 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 7 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 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C4 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C4 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
