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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 25 HP less power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.2 l/100km | 4.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, 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: | 4.00 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`620 | 1`620 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 000 | 12 600 | |
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