Citroen C4 2015 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 9 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1810 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1930 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1300 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C4 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 27 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 108 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 9400 | |
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