2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C4 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C4 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Citroen C4 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C2 | C4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
