Lexus CT 2011 vs Citroen C4 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 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: | 99 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Lexus CT is more dynamic to drive. Lexus CT engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C4, but torque is 88 NM less than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.1 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 Lexus CT consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Lexus CT consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT and Citroen C4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Lexus CT has 35 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4600 | |
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