Citroen DS4 2011 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Citroen DS4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS4 engine produces 85 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen DS4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that by driving the Citroen DS4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen DS4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen DS4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 208, Citroen DS5 | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen DS4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.66 m | |
| Citroen DS4 and Opel Mokka are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1021 litres | 1372 litres | |
| Citroen DS4 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 351 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen DS4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`959 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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