Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Ford EcoSport 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford EcoSport, but torque is 35 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C4 Cactus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| 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 2014 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 | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.65 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus is 6 cm longer than the Ford EcoSport, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 2 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 12 200 | |
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