Kia Picanto 2017 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Picanto) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 46 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 178 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 500 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 77 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 21 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 125 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 1.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 23 200 | |
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