Hyundai i30 2010 vs Citroen C4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
|
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 23 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
|
The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Hyundai i30 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 67 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai i30 has
|
Citroen C4 has
| |