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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 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 |
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`559 | 1`805 | |
| 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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