2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
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2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C4 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3001 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |