Citroen C4 2008 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 1 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2008 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2008 1.6 engine Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1083 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 21 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`798 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 6200 | |
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