Citroën C4 Cactus I

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
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,160 mm RDW | 4,157 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm RDW | 1,729 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm RDW | 1,481–1,563 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm RDW | 2,595 mm |
| Front track | 1,475–1,480 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,475–1,480 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 940–1,045 kg RDW | 965–1,070 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,040–1,145 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,500–1,610 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 400–825 kg ASTRA | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 520–570 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 169–188 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 118–254 Nm ASTRA | 118–254 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 test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 87.1% (86.2–88.0) | 91.0% | 5,252 |
| 6–8 years | 82.0% (81.4–82.5) | 86.4% | 20,329 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 32.8% | 27.3% |
| Brakes | 21.6% | 19.9% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Lights and electrics | 15.3% | 7.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 11.3% | 6.5% |
| Suspension | 10.5% | 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | 1.6 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Diesel | 88–90 g/km | 152,772 |
| 2014–2017 | 1.2 L | 60 kW (82 PS) | Petrol | 103–106 g/km | 129,726 |
| 2014–2017 | 1.2 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | 103–107 g/km | 46,718 |
| 2014–2017 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 103–104 g/km | 29,672 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 106 g/km | 1,020 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 122 kW (166 PS) | Petrol | 100 g/km | 414 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Other fuel | 106 g/km | 242 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | 110 g/km | 66 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 91 g/km | 20 |
| 2014–2016 | 1.2 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 106 g/km | 1,842 |
| 2014–2016 | 1.6 L | 68 kW (92 PS) | Diesel | 93 g/km | 27,226 |
| 2015 | 1.2 L | 60 kW (82 PS) | Hybrid | 103 g/km | 2,008 |
| 2015 | 1.6 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | 88 g/km | 1,856 |
| 2015 | 1.6 L | 68 kW (92 PS) | Hybrid | 93 g/km | 798 |
| 2015 | 1.2 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Hybrid | 104 g/km | 306 |
| 2014 | – | – | Petrol | 103 g/km | 12 |
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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017e-VTi 82 ETG (16" wheels) · PureTech 82 S&S ETG (16'' wheels) | 1.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automated manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km |
| 2014–2017e-VTi 82 ETG (17" wheels) · PureTech 82 S&S ETG (17'' wheels) | 1.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automated manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 100 g/km |
| 2015–2017PureTech 75 · PureTech 82 (16'' wheels) | 1.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2015–2017PureTech 82 (17'' wheels) | 1.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 107 g/km |
| 2016–2017PureTech 110 S&S (11/15 production onwards) | 1.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 100 g/km |
| 2017PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto 17 inch wheels (05/17 production onwards) | 1.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2017PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto 17 inch wheels (production up to 04/17) | 1.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2016–2017BlueHDi 100 | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 95 g/km |
| 2016–2017BlueHDi 100 S&S ETG6 | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed automated manual | 3.4 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km |
| 2015–2016BlueHDi 100 (16'' wheels) (02/15 production) · BlueHDi 100 S&S (16'' wheels) (02/15 production) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.4 L/100 km NEDC | 90 g/km |
| 2015–2016BlueHDi 100 (17'' wheels) (02/15 production) · BlueHDi 100 S&S (17'' wheels) (02/15 production) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.5 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km |
| 2014–2015e-THP 110 · PureTech 110 S&S | 1.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 107 g/km |
| 2014–2015BlueHDi 100 (16" wheels) · BlueHDi 100 (16'' wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.4 L/100 km NEDC | 87 g/km |
| 2014–2015BlueHDi 100 (17" wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.4 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km |
| 2015e-HDi 92 ETG6 (16" wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed automated manual | 3.5 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km |
| 2015e-HDi 92 ETG6 (17" wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed automated manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2014–2015BlueHDi 100 (Airdream Pack) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.1–3.2 L/100 km NEDC | 82 g/km |
| 2014VTi 75 · VTi 82 (16" wheels) | 1.2 L | Petrol | Manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2014VTi 82 (17" wheels) | 1.2 L | Petrol | Manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 107 g/km |
| 2014e-HDi 92 ETG6 (16" Wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | Automatic | 3.5 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km |
| 2014e-HDi 92 ETG6 (17" Wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | Automatic | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015C4 Cactus PureTech (75ch) BVM5 | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 105–107 g/km |
| 2015C4 Cactus PureTech (82ch) BVM5 | – | 60 kW (82 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 105–107 g/km |
| 2015C4 Cactus PureTech (82ch) ETG | – | 60 kW (82 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 98–100 g/km |
| 2015C4 Cactus e-HDi (92ch) ETG6 | – | 68 kW (92 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 3.5–3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 92–94 g/km |
| 2015C4 Cactus Blue-HDi (100ch) BVM5 | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.2–3.5 L/100 km NEDC | 82–92 g/km |
| 2015C4 Cactus PureTech (110ch) BVM | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6–4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 105–107 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.





