Citroën C4 Cactus I

Citroën C4 Cactus I
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The Citroën C4 Cactus I (2014–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 43 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: E3 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,160 mm RDW4,157 mm
Width1,730 mm RDW1,729 mm
Height1,540 mm RDW1,481–1,563 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm RDW2,595 mm
Front track1,475–1,480 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,475–1,480 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight940–1,045 kg RDW965–1,070 kg
Mass in running order1,040–1,145 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,500–1,610 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer400–825 kg ASTRA–
Towing, unbraked trailer520–570 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4–5 RDW–
Performance
Top speed169–188 km/h RDW–
Torque118–254 Nm ASTRA118–254 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/50R17, 205/55R16, 195/65R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years87.1% (86.2–88.0)91.0%5,252
6–8 years82.0% (81.4–82.5)86.4%20,329

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres32.8%27.3%
Brakes21.6%19.9%
Body, chassis and structure17.7%2.5%
Lights and electrics15.3%7.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)11.3%6.5%
Suspension10.5%11.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 43 versions of the Citroën C4 Cactus I

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European Union 16 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2014–20171.6 L73 kW (99 PS)Diesel88–90 g/km152,772
2014–20171.2 L60 kW (82 PS)Petrol103–106 g/km129,726
2014–20171.2 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol103–107 g/km46,718
2014–20171.2 L–Petrol103–104 g/km29,672
20171.2 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol106 g/km1,020
20171.2 L122 kW (166 PS)Petrol100 g/km414
20171.2 L55 kW (75 PS)Other fuel106 g/km242
20171.2 L96 kW (131 PS)Petrol110 g/km66
20171.6 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel91 g/km20
2014–20161.2 L55 kW (75 PS)Petrol106 g/km1,842
2014–20161.6 L68 kW (92 PS)Diesel93 g/km27,226
20151.2 L60 kW (82 PS)Hybrid103 g/km2,008
20151.6 L73 kW (99 PS)Hybrid88 g/km1,856
20151.6 L68 kW (92 PS)Hybrid93 g/km798
20151.2 L81 kW (110 PS)Hybrid104 g/km306
2014––Petrol103 g/km12

United Kingdom 21 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2017e-VTi 82 ETG (16" wheels) · PureTech 82 S&S ETG (16'' wheels)1.2 LPetrol5-speed automated manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC98 g/km
2014–2017e-VTi 82 ETG (17" wheels) · PureTech 82 S&S ETG (17'' wheels)1.2 LPetrol5-speed automated manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2015–2017PureTech 75 · PureTech 82 (16'' wheels)1.2 LPetrol5-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2015–2017PureTech 82 (17'' wheels)1.2 LPetrol5-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC107 g/km
2016–2017PureTech 110 S&S (11/15 production onwards)1.2 LPetrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2017PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto 17 inch wheels (05/17 production onwards)1.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic4.6 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2017PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto 17 inch wheels (production up to 04/17)1.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic5.1 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2016–2017BlueHDi 1001.6 LDiesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2016–2017BlueHDi 100 S&S ETG61.6 LDiesel6-speed automated manual3.4 L/100 km NEDC89 g/km
2015–2016BlueHDi 100 (16'' wheels) (02/15 production) · BlueHDi 100 S&S (16'' wheels) (02/15 production)1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual3.4 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2015–2016BlueHDi 100 (17'' wheels) (02/15 production) · BlueHDi 100 S&S (17'' wheels) (02/15 production)1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual3.5 L/100 km NEDC92 g/km
2014–2015e-THP 110 · PureTech 110 S&S1.2 LPetrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC107 g/km
2014–2015BlueHDi 100 (16" wheels) · BlueHDi 100 (16'' wheels)1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual3.4 L/100 km NEDC87 g/km
2014–2015BlueHDi 100 (17" wheels)1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual3.4 L/100 km NEDC89 g/km
2015e-HDi 92 ETG6 (16" wheels)1.6 LDiesel6-speed automated manual3.5 L/100 km NEDC92 g/km
2015e-HDi 92 ETG6 (17" wheels)1.6 LDiesel6-speed automated manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2014–2015BlueHDi 100 (Airdream Pack)1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual3.1–3.2 L/100 km NEDC82 g/km
2014VTi 75 · VTi 82 (16" wheels)1.2 LPetrolManual4.6 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2014VTi 82 (17" wheels)1.2 LPetrolManual4.6 L/100 km NEDC107 g/km
2014e-HDi 92 ETG6 (16" Wheels)1.6 LDieselAutomatic3.5 L/100 km NEDC92 g/km
2014e-HDi 92 ETG6 (17" Wheels)1.6 LDieselAutomatic3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km

France 6 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015C4 Cactus PureTech (75ch) BVM5–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC105–107 g/km
2015C4 Cactus PureTech (82ch) BVM5–60 kW (82 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC105–107 g/km
2015C4 Cactus PureTech (82ch) ETG–60 kW (82 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC98–100 g/km
2015C4 Cactus e-HDi (92ch) ETG6–68 kW (92 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic3.5–3.6 L/100 km NEDC92–94 g/km
2015C4 Cactus Blue-HDi (100ch) BVM5–73 kW (99 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.2–3.5 L/100 km NEDC82–92 g/km
2015C4 Cactus PureTech (110ch) BVM–81 kW (110 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.6–4.7 L/100 km NEDC105–107 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.