Ford Focus 2014 vs Citroen C4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Focus) 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 belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 11 HP more power than Citroen C4, but torque is 111 NM less than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | 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. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 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. | |||
| Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2014 1.6 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: | 4.54 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford Focus is 11 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 440 litres | |
| Ford Focus has 19 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 7400 | |
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