Citroen C4 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 28 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1023 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Citroen C4 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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