Hyundai i30 2007 vs Citroen C4 2004

 
Hyundai i30
2007 - 2010
Citroen C4
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 109 HP110 HP
Torque: 137 NM147 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 seconds11.9 seconds
Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.17.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km7.8 l/100km
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 860 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1050 km on highway
720 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 20 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIOInstalled on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Citroen C4 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.
Hyundai i30 2007 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues. One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ...  More about Hyundai i30 2007 1.4 engine 

Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ...  More about Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.27 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 340 litres320 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1200 litres1023 litres
Even though the car is shorter, 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 177 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.6 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: 1`728 kg1`732 kg
Net weight:1`268 kg1`200 kg
Load capacity:460 kg532 kg
Hyundai i30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Citroen C4. Therefore, Citroen C4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
average

low
Hyundai i30 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 18002000
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Citroen C4 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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