Citroen C4 2015 vs Citroen C3 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 51 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.1 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1570 km in combined cycle | 1540 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 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 7 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen SpaceTourer | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, 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 C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen C4 is 39 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| 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 Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`652 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7800 | |
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