2011 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz 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 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Honda Jazz.

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 Citroen C4 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Citroen C4 2012 Honda Jazz
Make Citroen Honda
Model C4 Jazz
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1358 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 182 km/hour 182 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.2 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1257 kg 1047 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 42 L


 

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