Citroen C4 2015 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 31 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 830 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max | |
| 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C4 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 362 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1183 litres | 1062 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Focus 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 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`790 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`205 kg | 1`276 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 624 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C4, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6000 | |
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