Citroen C4 2020 vs Citroen C5 Aircross 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 21 HP less power than Citroen C5 Aircross, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| 1000 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | 186 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Mokka, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Combo, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.67 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller. Citroen C4 is 14 cm shorter than the Citroen C5 Aircross, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 200 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 Aircross (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`260 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 570 kg | |
| Citroen C4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Citroen C5 Aircross. Therefore, Citroen C5 Aircross is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 18 600 | |
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