2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Opel Signum

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Signum weights approximately 255 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 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Signum.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C4 2007 Opel Signum
Make Citroen Opel
Model C4 Signum
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 2196 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 111 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 192 km/hour 211 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.2 seconds 9.8 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 1280 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L