Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 vs Nissan Juke 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 13 HP more power than Nissan Juke, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Nissan Juke. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Nissan Micra | |
| 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 Nissan Juke 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 | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.57 m | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus is 4 cm longer than the Nissan Juke, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 422 litres | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has 4 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Juke. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 748 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 Nissan Juke. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 18 400 | |
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