2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 39 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.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |