Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 7 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 49 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 24 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 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| 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 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. Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality. High engine timing chain lifetime. Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 710 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 17 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 460 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 Suzuki Vitara, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 11 800 | |
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