Suzuki Jimny 2012 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Jimny) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C4 Cactus) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 85 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Jimny engine produces 15 HP less power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 3.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1610 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 1080 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, 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: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 Cactus 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: | 3.68 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 48 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 245 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 846 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 1.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki Jimny has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Suzuki Jimny, so Suzuki Jimny quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7600 | |
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