Citroen C-Elysee 2012 vs Citroen C4 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 58 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C-Elysee could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 C-Elysee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 301 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Citroen C-Elysee is 10 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C-Elysee is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C-Elysee has more luggage capacity. Citroen C-Elysee has 126 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`459 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
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