2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 88 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |