Citroen C4 2011 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 2011 engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen C4 2015, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen C4 2015. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Citroen C4 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 2011 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 2015, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 2011 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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 2011 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 2015 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 2011 and Citroen C4 2015 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 2015 has more luggage space. Citroen C4 2011 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 2015. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 2011 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 2015, which means Citroen C4 2011 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 2011 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 2011 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 8000 | |
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