Kia Cerato 2004 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Cerato consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 760 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato is 7 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 228 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 1023 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 92 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Cerato (by 23 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`732 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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