The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 28,600

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
59
70.4
80.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
102.7
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.88 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25.13 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
541 mi
Range
499 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
541 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 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