Citroen C4 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Citroen C4 has 28 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 87 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8200 | |
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