2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (108 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. 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 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C4 | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |