Citroen C4 2008 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 2008 engine produces 10 HP more power than Citroen C4 2004, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Citroen C4 2004. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 2008 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 2004, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 2008 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 2008 and Citroen C4 2004 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1083 litres | 1023 litres | |
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Citroen C4 2008 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 2008 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 2008 (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 2008 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 2004. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`727 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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