Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 117 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, but torque is 74 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 2.1 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 Vitara could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is larger. Suzuki Vitara is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 5 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Suzuki Vitara has 17 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 Cactus (by 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Suzuki Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen C4 Cactus is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 7400 | |
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