2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30.
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 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C4 | i30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
