2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 and 2008 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 334 kg more than 2008 Citroen C4. 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 Volkswagen Eos (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C4 | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C4 | Eos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
