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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 4.9 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`940 | 1`605 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 400 | 8200 | |
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