2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tazz would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 2009 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz 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 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C4 | Tazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 104 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |