2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C4 | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |