2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 46 kg more than 2012 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (200 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C4 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4557 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |