The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 37,600
€ 21,700
€ 37,600
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 130i 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 130i
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 130i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.44 %
General
BMW 130i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
E87
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 130i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
BMW 130i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.89 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 130i
161.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
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
