Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Skoda Yeti 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 12 HP less power than Skoda Yeti, but torque is 5 NM more than Skoda Yeti. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 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 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Yeti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Yeti 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 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. Skoda Yeti 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.69 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 7 cm shorter than the Skoda Yeti, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Yeti has more luggage space. Citroen C4 Cactus has 47 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Yeti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Yeti, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Yeti has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Skoda Yeti, so Skoda Yeti quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7000 | |
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