Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Dacia Sandero 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 5 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero 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 Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C4 Cactus 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Sandero 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.62 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus is 7 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 38 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 30 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 Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7800 | |
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