Citroen C4 2012 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 25 HP less power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Chevrolet Cruze. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.62 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 450 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`793 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Chevrolet Cruze, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4800 | |
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