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: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen C5 Aircross, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.5 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 Citroen C5 Aircross, 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
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 |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 200 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`735 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 22 200 | |
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