Citroen C4 2020 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 155 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Hyundai i30, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai i30. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 2008 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i30 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 51 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 14 200 | |
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