Peugeot 2008 2013 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 120 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 2008 engine produces 38 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.6 | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 2008 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 2008 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 2008 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 Peugeot 2008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 2008 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 2008 is larger. Peugeot 2008 and Citroen C4 Cactus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1194 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Peugeot 2008 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 2008 (by 24 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 2008 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Peugeot 2008 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`644 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 2008 is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 2008 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Citroen C4 Cactus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C4 Cactus, so Citroen C4 Cactus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7400 | |
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