2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C4 | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C4 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 13.4 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 | 1355 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |