Citroen C4 2015 vs Kia Ceed 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 11 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 790 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 | 300'000 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 Citroen C4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 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 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | |
| 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 Kia Ceed 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: 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 2 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1183 litres | 1291 litres | |
| Citroen C4 has 13 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 108 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`790 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`205 kg | 1`222 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 578 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 10 200 | |
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