Citroen C4 2010 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus CT) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 92 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Lexus CT is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 7 HP less power than Lexus CT, but torque is 88 NM more than Lexus CT. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.8 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1170 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 and Lexus CT are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1183 litres | 985 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Lexus CT. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus CT, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`790 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`205 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 435 kg | |
| Citroen C4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Lexus CT. Therefore, Citroen C4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 8600 | |
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