Peugeot 308 2018 vs Citroen C4 2016
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 225 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 109 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 508 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller. Peugeot 308 is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 23 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 170 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 7400 | |
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