Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, but torque is 35 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Despite the higher power, Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 370'000 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 Citroen C4 Cactus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed 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 axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.48 m | |
| Ford EcoSport is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Ford EcoSport has 2 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 7200 | |
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