2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |