BMW 1 series 2007 vs Citroen C4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 94 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 1110 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 9 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 314 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 56 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1400 | |
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