2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. Both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2007 Ford Fiesta are equipped with a 1,560 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 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 222 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C4 | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C4 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |