2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Citroen C4 (200 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C4 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |