Citroen C4 2016 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 6 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 170 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 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 (kg): | 1`795 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 10 400 | |
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