Citroen C4 2016 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 114 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 60 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 50 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| 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 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 2016 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 428 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`795 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests, butCitroen C4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 16 200 | |
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