Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 10 HP more power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Hyundai Kona. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Hyundai Kona 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C4 Cactus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Kona 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus and Hyundai Kona are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 361 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1143 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 3 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 15 000 | |
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