2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C4 | Cube |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
