Toyota Corolla 2016 vs Citroen C4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) 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: | 132 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 18 HP more power than Citroen C4, but torque is 110 NM less than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 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: | 4.62 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 440 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 12 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 10 400 | |
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