2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C4 | Galant |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
