Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Mini Countryman 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 100 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 12 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Mini Countryman. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 6.2 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1610 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of Mini Countryman 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Used also on Mini Cooper | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.56 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus is 6 cm longer than the Mini Countryman, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 8 litres more trunk space than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 Cactus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 400 | |
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