Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 vs Renault Kadjar 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 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 | 159 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 29 HP less power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Renault Kadjar. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 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 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. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Kadjar 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: | 4.17 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 32 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage space. Citroen C4 Cactus has 114 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 308 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`889 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 18 200 | |
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