Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Peugeot 3008 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 3008 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 38 HP less power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Peugeot 3008. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 3008 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.64 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 11 cm shorter than the Peugeot 3008, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1241 litres | |
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Peugeot 3008 has more luggage space. Citroen C4 Cactus has 74 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 3008 (by 71 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Peugeot 3008 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5400 | |
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