Citroen C4 2011 vs Ford Focus 2011

 
Citroen C4
2011 - 2015
Ford Focus
2011 - 2014
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 120 HP125 HP
Torque: 160 NM159 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds10.9 seconds
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen C4 engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 1 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.95.9
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Citroen C4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 860 km in combined cycle930 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway1140 km on highway

Engines

Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008Used also on Ford C-Max
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Citroen C4 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: 4.35 m4.36 m
Width: 2.05 m1.82 m
Height: 1.49 m1.46 m
Citroen C4 and Ford Focus are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 380 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1183 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Focus.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7651`825
Safety:
The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

below average
Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C4, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 42004600
Pros and Cons: Citroen C4 has
  • timing chain engine
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
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