Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Renault Captur 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 3.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1610 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur 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. Renault Captur 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. | |||
| Renault Captur 2017 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 Renault Captur 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.57 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus is 4 cm longer than the Renault Captur, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 Cactus has 97 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Citroen C4 Cactus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 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 Renault Captur, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`759 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 12 200 | |
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