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Citroen C4 Aircross vs Suzuki Vitara: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Citroen C4 Aircross

Citroen · 2012–2017

C4 Aircross

B PI 526

Power
110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,146 kg

Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki · 2015–present

Vitara LY

C PI 442

Power
88 kW120 PS
0–100 km/h
11.0 s
Top speed
180 km/h
Kerb mass
-

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: C4 Aircross 0 Vitara LY 1

  • Family Too close to call Boot: 384 l vs 375 l
  • City Vitara LY Length: 4,175 mm vs 4,341 mm
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Citroen C4 Aircross has more power: 110 kW (150 PS) against 88 kW (120 PS) for Suzuki Vitara. Citroen C4 Aircross is 166 mm longer than Suzuki Vitara (4,341 mm vs 4,175 mm). Citroen C4 Aircross has the bigger boot: 384 l against 375 l. Citroen C4 Aircross is the older design (from 2012); Suzuki Vitara arrived in 2015. Suzuki Vitara is still in production; Citroen C4 Aircross is not. On the catalog figures, the Suzuki Vitara is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Citroen C4 Aircross yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatC4 AircrossVitara LY
PIB · 526C · 442
Power 49 32
Grip 43 35
Handling 59 67
Top speed 36 31
Launch 46 28

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 C4 Aircrosse-HDi 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 15.61 sat 142 km/h
  2. 2 Vitara LY88 kW (120 PS) 17.58 sat 123 km/h · +1.97 s

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Size and weight

C4 AircrossVitara LY
Length 4,341 mm170.9 in 4,175 mm164.4 in −166 mm −6.5 in −3.8%
Boot 384 l13.6 cu ft 375 l13.2 cu ft −9 l −0.3 cu ft −2.3%
Fits a standard garage? YesNo data

Difference vs C4 Aircross (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

Citroen C4 AircrossSuzuki Vitara
General
Version e-HDi 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 88 kW (120 PS)
Production years 2012–2017 2015–present
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country France Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp
Power, all versions 81–113 kW (110–154 PS) 109–152 hp 82–103 kW (111–140 PS) 110–138 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. No data 11.0 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. No data 180 km/h 112 mph
Power per tonne 96 kW/t 117 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel No data
Engine 1,798 cc 1.8 l No data
Gearbox No data 5-speed manual
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,341 mm 170.9 in 4,175 mm 164.4 in
Width 1,799 mm 70.8 in No data
Height 1,625 mm 64.0 in No data
Wheelbase No data 2,500 mm 98.4 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,146 kg 2,526 lb No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 384 l 13.6 cu ft 375 l 13.2 cu ft
Safety
Euro NCAP No data ★★★★★ (2015)

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).