2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 161 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 Citroen C4 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C4 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
