2011 Scion tC vs. 2010 Citroen C4
To start off, 2011 Scion tC is newer by 1 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Scion tC (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C4 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2011 Scion tC.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Scion tC. (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Scion tC | 2010 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Scion | Citroen |
| Model | tC | C4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
