Skoda Yeti 2013 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 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: | 122 HP | 82 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 118 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
Skoda Yeti is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Yeti engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Thanks to more power Skoda Yeti reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Yeti consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Yeti could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Yeti consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
1010 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
780 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Skoda Yeti 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. | |||
Skoda Yeti 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.22 m | 4.16 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.69 m | 1.48 m | |
Skoda Yeti is larger. Skoda Yeti is 7 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 6 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Yeti is 21 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 358 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1170 litres | |
Skoda Yeti has more luggage capacity. Skoda Yeti has 47 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Skoda Yeti is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Skoda Yeti can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`500 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | low | |
Skoda Yeti has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Skoda Yeti, so Skoda Yeti quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 7800 | 7400 | |
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