Citroen C4 2004 vs Peugeot 206 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Peugeot 206. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C4 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: | 4.27 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 8 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 12 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1023 litres | 402 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 82 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 206. 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 Citroen C4 (by 621 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`702 | 1`567 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 206, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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