Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors (2008 – 2012) vs Citroën C4 Hatchback (2008 – 2010): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 212 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,142 kg against 1,181 kg. At 4,272 mm, the Citroën C4 Hatchback is 73 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 3 Doors
2008 – 2012
|
Citroën
C4 Hatchback
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 16 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 88 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 133 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 13.9 s | 8.4 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 220 km/h | 180 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 9.2 L/100 km | 4.5 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,199 mm | 4,272 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,142 – 1,374 kg | 1,181 – 1,416 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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