2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 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, 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C4 | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 69 L |
