Lexus CT 2014 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 99 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 32 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus CT 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Lexus CT is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus CT has 33 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. This could mean that the Lexus CT 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 Citroen C4 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Lexus CT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 7400 | |
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