2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C4 weights approximately 489 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2008 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C4 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | C4 | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 186 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |