Citroen C-Elysee 2012 vs Citroen C4 2010
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C-Elysee is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C-Elysee is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Citroen C-Elysee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`524 | 1`765 | |
| 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 | 4400 | |
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