Kia Ceed 2012 vs Citroen C4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 128 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 16 HP more power than Citroen C4, but torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.6 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C4 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2010 1.6 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 | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4200 | |
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