Kia Ceed 2010 vs Citroen C4 2013
| 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: | 90 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 24 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Kia Ceed consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | 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 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Kia Ceed has 40 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.9 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`860 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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