Citroen C4 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 130 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller. Citroen C4 is 37 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 367 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5000 | |
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