Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 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 | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 28 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 74 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 7.2 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 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Suzuki Vitara 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 24 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 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 710 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 17 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 460 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 Suzuki Vitara, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 13 400 | |
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