2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 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 Citroen C4 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C4 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 14.7 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 | 1256 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |