Citroen C4 2010 vs Hyundai i30 2010

 
Citroen C4
2010 - 2015
Hyundai i30
2010 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 120 HP109 HP
Torque: 160 NM137 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds11.7 seconds
Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C4 engine produces 11 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.25.8
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km7.4 l/100km
By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 960 km in combined cycle910 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway1010 km on highway
830 km with real consumption710 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: 9 years20 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, 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: yesno
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.
Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues. One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ...  More about Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.33 m4.28 m
Width: 1.79 m1.78 m
Height: 1.49 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 is 5 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1183 litres1250 litres
Citroen C4 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 67 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7651`720
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Citroen C4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 36003200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Hyundai i30 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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