Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Citroen C4 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 31 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2005 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is larger. Chevrolet Cruze is 33 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1023 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 130 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`818 | 1`794 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Chevrolet Cruze has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Chevrolet Cruze, so Chevrolet Cruze quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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