The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 21,700

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
BMW 116i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
55.9
68.8
76.1
59
70.4
80.7
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
104.7
166.9
102.7
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %

General
BMW 116i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
E81
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
BMW 116i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
514 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft