Peugeot 308 2014 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Peugeot 308 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2014 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 Peugeot 308 2014 1.2 engine Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed 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 axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
855 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 12 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 328 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 308 scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen C4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8000 | |
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