2011 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit.
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, 2012 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C4 | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C4 | Fit |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
