2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 282 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.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
| Model | Tiguan | C4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
