Citroen C3 2016 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.1 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 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed 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 axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Citroen C3 is 17 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 248 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 600 | |
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