2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Nissan Livina

To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 1,598 cc, 2008 Nissan Livina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.

Because 2008 Nissan Livina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina will offer significantly more control. 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 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C4 2008 Nissan Livina
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C4 Livina
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 0 HP
Torque 241 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 192 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.4 seconds 12.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1355 kg 1077 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 52 L


 

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