2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4. 2012 Audi S4 has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi S4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | C4 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
