2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
