Citroen C4 2015 vs Citroen C3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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 2015 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine Citroen C3 2014 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen C4 is 39 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 108 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`598 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7800 | |
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