2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (123 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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 Citroen C4 (170 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C4 | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2473 mm |