2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C4 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C4 | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |