2011 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C4 and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C4 | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C4 | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
