Kia RIO 2017 vs Citroen C4 2016

 
Kia RIO
2017 - 2020
Citroen C4
2016 - 2020
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
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: 123 HP116 HP
Torque: 151 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds12.5 seconds
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive.
Kia RIO engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.6
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway1130 km on highway
Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 18 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai AccentInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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: 4.40 m4.64 m
Width: 1.74 m1.79 m
Height: 1.47 m1.52 m
Kia RIO is smaller.
Kia RIO is 24 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres440 litres
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 40 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.2 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`6101`805
Safety:
Citroen C4 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): no data7400
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Citroen C4 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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