Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 15 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Citroen C3 Aircross. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 630 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 C3, 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 C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 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: | 4.16 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus and Citroen C3 Aircross are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 520 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 52 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C3 Aircross scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 600 | |
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