2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 Fiat Idea. 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 Fiat Idea (261 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C4 | Idea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.5 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 | 1585 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
