2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2009 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Opel Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C4 | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |