Kia Ceed 2010 vs Citroen C4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 13 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.4 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2010 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2010 2.0 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`780 | 1`805 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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