The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 21,700
€ 36,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 130i.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 130i
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 130i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.83 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 130i
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 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 130i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25.13 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
541 mi
Range
397 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
541 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
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).
157.2 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
BMW 130i
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
