Citroen C4 2014 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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 2014 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 2014 1.2 engine Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design. After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C4, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
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