2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Toyota | Citroen |
Model | Tacoma | C4 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |