Citroen C4 2015 vs Lexus CT 2014
| 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 | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 32 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Lexus CT. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus CT 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus CT, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | 985 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 has 33 litres more trunk space than the Lexus CT. The Lexus CT may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Lexus CT, which means Citroen C4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 14 200 | |
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