Citroen C4 2015 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 60 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.2 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1570 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen SpaceTourer | 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: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Renault Clio, which means Citroen C4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 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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