2010 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C4 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Citroen C4 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | C4 | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |