Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Dacia Sandero 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 2 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 3.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 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: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | 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 2016 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 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.62 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 Cactus has 38 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The Dacia Sandero 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 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`605 | 1`600 | |
| 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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