Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Ford EcoSport 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1610 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.65 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 12 cm shorter than the Ford EcoSport, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 Cactus has 25 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The Ford EcoSport may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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`610 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 7400 | |
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