Citroen C4 2015 vs Peugeot 308 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 49 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 is 8 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | 817 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 366 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 308 scores higher in safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6600 | |
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