2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, 2011 Citroen C4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2011 Citroen C4 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd. 2011 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cee'd | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Kia | Citroen |
Model | Cee'd | C4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |