Honda Civic 2017 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 182 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 51 HP more power than Citroen C4, but torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 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 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but lower. Honda Civic is 19 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Honda Civic has 12 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.3 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen C4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 8000 | |
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