Citroen DS4 2011 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Citroen DS4 engine produces 22 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen DS4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen DS4 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen DS4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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 | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
| Citroen DS4 and Toyota Auris are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1021 litres | no data | |
|
Citroen DS4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen DS4 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen DS4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Auris scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen DS4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen DS4 has
|
Toyota Auris has
| |