Renault Captur 2012 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 90 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Renault Captur engine produces 8 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Captur consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Captur could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Captur consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| 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: | 4.12 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.48 m | |
| Renault Captur is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Captur is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 19 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The Citroen C4 Cactus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Captur scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 8200 | |
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