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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 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, if possible |
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: | 1`524 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`090 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 434 kg | 560 kg | |
| Citroen C-Elysee load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Citroen C4. Therefore, Citroen C4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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