BMW 1 series 2017 vs Citroen C4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 1 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C4) 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: | 231 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 117 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 1 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 19 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 10 400 | |
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