Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 42 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus is 17 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 922 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 Cactus has 58 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 248 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 600 | |
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