Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 48 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Aircross could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | 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 C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross and Citroen C4 Cactus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross has 52 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Aircross is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C3 Aircross scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7400 | |
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