Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 92 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 28 HP less power than Renault Captur, but torque is 40 NM more than Renault Captur. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 7.3 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 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 7 years | 7 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 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 Cactus has 19 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`605 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Captur scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Captur scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 | 7800 | |
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