2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 860 kg more than 2011 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Defender | C4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
