Citroen C4 2020 vs Kia Ceed 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 35 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Kia Ceed. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 2008 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Ceed 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 | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 5 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 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 | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 13 800 | |
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