2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C4 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
