2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |