2007 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2007 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Caddy and 2007 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy 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. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 330 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 2007 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Caddy | 2007 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Caddy | C4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |