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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.3 l/100km | 4.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 Cactus could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot 208 | |
| 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. | |||
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`620 | 1`620 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 11 800 | |
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