Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 46 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 890 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.26 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 28 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen C4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 7600 | |
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