Citroen C4 2015 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 131 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 9 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 55 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 660 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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 Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 3 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 69 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.38 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7400 | |
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