Kia Ceed 2018 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 120 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 11 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 790 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: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | 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 Kia Ceed 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 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: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Kia Ceed is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1291 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Kia Ceed has 13 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 108 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: | 1`800 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`222 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 578 kg | 585 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 6200 | |
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