Volkswagen Golf 2021 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 205 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
977 litres | 1250 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 273 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`544 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 476 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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