Citroen DS4 2014 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: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Citroen DS4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Mokka, but torque is 30 NM more than Opel Mokka. Due to the lower power, Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.3 | |
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The Citroen DS4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS4 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Mokka 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. | |||
| Citroen DS4 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen DS4 2014 1.2 engine | |||
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`790 | 1`919 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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