2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 309 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Citroen C4 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1305 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |