Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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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 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 38 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 Picasso could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.48 m | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is larger. Citroen C4 Picasso is 27 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 10 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 Picasso is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1170 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 Picasso has 179 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen C4 Cactus is better rated in child 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 (€): | 13 200 | 8200 | |
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