Audi A3 2013 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 9 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 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. | |||
| Audi A3 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. Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 6800 | |
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