2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Galaxy (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 483 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 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C4 2007 Ford Galaxy
Make Citroen Ford
Model C4 Galaxy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1894 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.2:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 177 km/hour 164 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.2 seconds 17.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1256 kg 1739 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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