Volkswagen Golf 2021 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 185 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 3.7 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 5.3 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 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
977 litres | 1250 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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 273 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`579 kg | 1`324 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 471 kg | 471 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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