Citroen C4 2020 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 46 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 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 Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | |
| 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 Kia Picanto 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 Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 77 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 21 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1010 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 13 200 | |
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