Hyundai i30 2017 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 10 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 Hyundai i30 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 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 Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i30 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 C4 2020 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 2020 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller. Hyundai i30 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1301 litres | 1250 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 51 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 22 600 | |
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