2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A3 | C4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
