The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 20,300
€ 27,300
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C4 VTi 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
59
70.4
80.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
56.3 in
102.7
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
N
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
393 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
149.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
