Opel Astra 2012 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 49 HP more power than Citroen C4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 630 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 9 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 38 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 52 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Astra scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6800 | |
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