Citroen C4 2012 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6200 | |
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