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: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | 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. Citroen C4 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2020 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 2020 1.2 engine | |||
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`755 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 14 200 | |
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