2010 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Citroen C4
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 744 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 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A8 | 2009 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A8 | C4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5192 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3073 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
