Peugeot 206 2007 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 15 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
402 litres | 1023 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 206 has 82 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 621 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`567 | 1`702 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 206, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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