Citroen C4 2008 vs Smart ForTwo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 38 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForTwo) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.56 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger, but lower. Citroen C4 is 158 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 21 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1083 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 2 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Smart ForTwo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Smart ForTwo, so Smart ForTwo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4600 | |
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