Citroen C4 2012 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 92 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 4 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 378 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 62 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6400 | |
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