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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 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 16 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 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C4 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 14.6 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 | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
