2010 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C4. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C4 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

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, 2010 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Citroen C4 2012 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model C4 Civic
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 112 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 50 L


 

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