Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 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 Vitara consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 880 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) | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`870 | 1`610 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 7600 | |
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