Citroen C3 2013 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 95 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 36 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Peugeot 208, Citroen C3 Picasso | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 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 2015 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 C4 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C3 is 39 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 108 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Citroen C3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`581 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8000 | |
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