Citroen C4 2016 vs Peugeot 308 2018
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 109 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Used also on Peugeot 508 | |
| 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 | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 6 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 23 cm wider, 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 | 10.4 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 (kg): | 1`805 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9400 | |
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