Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 10 HP less power than Citroen C4 Picasso, but torque is 45 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.3 | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 Picasso 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 2014 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: | 4.16 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 27 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Citroen C4 Cactus has 189 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| 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 C4 Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 Picasso scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen C4 Picasso, so Citroen C4 Picasso quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 10 800 | |
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