Kia Ceed 2015 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 100 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 31 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
| 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 Kia Ceed consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 890 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 | |||
| 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2015 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 Kia Ceed 2015 1.4 engine 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: | 4.31 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Kia Ceed has 28 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7000 | |
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