Citroen C-Elysee 2012 vs Citroen C4 2011
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 41 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.4 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, 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. | |||
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`559 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`110 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 449 kg | 530 kg | |
| Citroen C-Elysee load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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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