2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C4 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Citroen C4 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C4 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |