Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Captur, but torque is 15 NM more than Renault Captur. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 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 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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 | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.57 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus is 4 cm longer than the Renault Captur, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 Cactus has 19 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Citroen C4 Cactus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Captur scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Captur scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7800 | |
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