2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (202 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | C4 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
