Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Due to the lower power, Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford EcoSport consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford EcoSport consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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 | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, 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 2018 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 C4 Cactus 2018 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.48 m | |
| Ford EcoSport is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 5 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`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 12 200 | 9200 | |
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