Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 18 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 136 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 6.5 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 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1610 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 2008 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Peugeot 2008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C4 Cactus 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 | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.56 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus and Peugeot 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1194 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 8 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 2008 (by 24 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 2008, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`582 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 2008 is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 2008 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Citroen C4 Cactus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C4 Cactus, so Citroen C4 Cactus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 8000 | |
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