2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | C4 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
