Citroen C4 2016 vs Kia RIO 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 116 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 7 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2017 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 24 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 480 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | no data | |
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