Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 100 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 40 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 34 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.3 l/100km | 6.9 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 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of Suzuki Vitara 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 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 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus and Suzuki Vitara are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 17 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 50 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 Suzuki Vitara, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 17 800 | |
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