Face à face technique entre : Citroen C4 Cactus BlueHDi 120 et Nissan Juke Hybrid. Qui va remporter le comparateur automobile ? Les réponses sont ici ! The Juke has a claimed/combined consumption figure of 5.8L/100km, courtesy of its small-capacity engine, placing it well amongst rivals. Over a week of largely urban testing, our car returned a figure of 7.6L/100km, which is about right for this engine around town. Face à face technique entre : Citroen C4 Cactus PureTech 130 et Nissan Juke Hybrid. Qui va remporter le comparateur automobile ? Les réponses sont ici ! Citroen C4 vs Nissan Juke Car Comparison by Experts DubiCompare — Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Vs Nissan Patrol: Clash Of The Japanese SUV Titans On this week’s edition of DubiCompare, we are pitting the two most iconic Japanese SUVs against each other, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and the Nissan Patrol. And that was certainly true of the C4 Cactus, which debuted in 2014 as a bold and striking new crossover to rival the likes of the Nissan Juke and Nissan Qashqai. It’s best known for one cool thing – its ‘airbumps’. Essentially these are moulded plastic sections stuck onto the doors which aim to prevent car park dings. The boot capacity difference between the two is marked. If you need boot space, the Juke will be the better bet, with a 422-litre (VDA) cargo capacity easily bettering the 361L (VDA) offered in the Kona. And if you fold the seats down for larger items, you get 1305L in the Juke compared with 1143L in the Kona. Here the CX-5 scores highly because it is more fun to drive, owing to lots of grip, sharp handling and responsive engines. It is also pretty punchy from 0-62mph, at 9.2 seconds, if you take the 2.0-litre petrol. But that extra involvement comes at the slight detriment of refinement compared with the Qashqai. Winner: Nissan Qashqai / Mazda CX-5. Comparative Nissan Juke 1.2 DIG-T - Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech - Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech - Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech - Mini Countryman Cooper [34655] : In ordrer to know performances (speed, acceleration) and specs about cars and compare them Nissan Juke SUV 2010-2014 vs. Citroën C4 Cactus SUV 2014-2017. Compare car dimensions (length, width and height) vs. street perspective. Nissan Juke lease deals Audi A1 Sportback lease deals Citroen C4 Cactus (2014-2017) A comfortable and quirky small crossover 6/10 Citroen C4 Cactus review pdA35. Compare two cars 2010. - 2014. J - SUV suv, 5 door front Badges Production Vehicle class Body style Wheel drive Safety 2012. - 2017. J - SUV suv, 5 door front Dimensons & Outlines Length Width Height Boot (min) Boot (max) Fuel tank 2010 Nissan Juke 2012 Citroen C4 Aircross © GAMA1 Solutions. Copying & distribution prohibited. Engine Petrol 4 - Inline, 4 valves per cylinder Nat. Asp. Engine Fuel Configuration Aspiration Displacement Power Torque Petrol 4 - Inline, 4 valves per cylinder Nat. Asp. Performance (manual gearbox) Gearbox type Vehicle weight Acc. 0-100 Top speed Cons. (urban) Cons. (highway) Cons. (average) CO2 emissions Performance (automatic gearbox) Gearbox type Vehicle weight Acc. 0-100 Top speed Cons. (urban) Cons. (highway) Cons. (average) CO2 emissions Expenses Virtual Adviser's™ opinion Overview Well, these are two pretty similar cars we have here! It's only details that could potentially make the difference. Considering they both belong to the suv segment and utilize the same 5-door suv body style and the front wheel drive system, it all comes up to the specific petrol engine choice they offer. The first one has a Nissan-engineered powertrain under the hood, a 4-cylinder, 16-valves 117hp unit, while the other one gets its power and torque from a 4-cylinder, 16-valves 117hp engine designed by Mitsubishi. Safety The fact that the Nissan got tested by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), while the other contender didn't, puts it sky-high safety-wise, in my eyes at least. Moving further on, let's take a closer look at some additional safety-related facts. Both vehicles belong to the suv segment, which is generally a very good thing safety-wise, but that fact doesn't break the tie between the two cars. On the other hand, when it comes to weight, a factor that most people underestimate, the French car offers a marginal difference of 9% more metal. Reliability Manufacturers have been building their reliability reputation for decades now and, generally speaking, it appears that Nissan does have a slight advantage, all the models observed together. These are the results of an independent reasearch, while our visitors describe reliability of Nissan, as well as Citroen, with the same average rating of out of 5. Independent research findings rank Juke as average reliability-wise, and C4 Aircross is more or less at the same apart, owners of different cars powered by the same engine as the Japanese car rank it on average as out of 5, exactly the same as the other one. Performance & Fuel economy Nissan is a bit more agile, reaching 100km/h in seconds less than its competitor. Still, it lacks the power to win the top speed competition, topping at 178 kilometers per hour, 5km/h less than the other car. When it comes to fuel economy things look pretty much the same for both cars, averaging around liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (48 mpg), in combined cycle. Verdict Nissan appears just a bit more reliable, although the difference is truly marginal. The most important thing when deciding between any two vehicles should always be safety, both passive and active. In my opinion, everything taken into account, the Japanese car beats the other contender by far, making it the best choice without even considering other things. It all continues in the same direction, with Nissan offering somewhat better performance, just enough to call it quicker. To make things even better, it consumps less fuel! All together, there's not much more to say, in this case I wouldn't even consider anything but Nissan. Nevertheless, let's not forget that people have different preferences and needs, so what really counts is your personal feel. I'm only here to help. In case you have two minutes to spare I invite you to define your needs, desires and budget and see which car would be chosen by the virtual adviser™, out of vehicles we currently have in our database. Check a car by its VIN number The Nissan Juke is the biggest-selling compact crossover in the UK. Buyers can’t seem to get enough of the British-built mini SUV’s unique style and charm. In such a crowded market, however, there are many compelling alternatives. Need something more rugged to cope with occasional off-roading? The Suzuki Vitara should be perfect. After a little more space and class-leading build quality? Try the Skoda Yeti. But what if the Juke isn’t quite distinctive enough? Perhaps the Citroen C4 Cactus might be the car for you? The charming little Citroen has received plenty of praise from critics for its low running costs and easy-going feel from behind the wheel, but how does it compare to the Nissan? Put either the Citroen C4 Cactus or the Nissan Juke in our car configurator to see how much carwow could help you save. Styling On approaching either the Cactus or the Juke, it’s clear that both cars score very highly in the quirkiness stakes – the Cactus for its innovative, original design features and the Juke for its unusual proportions and wacky styling details. Some of the Citroen’s flourishes, such as the roof rails and plastic ‘Airbumps’, serve a practical purpose, too – the former allows roof boxes to be mounted easily, while the latter helps to prevent parking dings from clumsily opened doors. The Juke, meanwhile is covered in sharp creases mixed with curvy lines. At the front, the angular headlights sit above a pair of round spotlights while, at the back, a rakish roofline slopes towards tail lights that mimic the shape of those at the front. Along the sides, large door mirrors (which are great for rear visibility) and exaggerated wheelarches complete the Juke’s SUV-aping look. Both are certain to divide opinion, but it’s hard to deny that few other cars which will attract so much attention for the money… Interior The Citroen’s clever touches continue inside. To reduce complication (and therefore unnecessary weight), the rear windows hinge outwards rather than winding down, while the door pulls are simple fabric straps. A seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system sits atop the dash, and controls functions for the heating, radio and – where equipped – satellite navigation. It’s intuitive to use, and helps keep the dashboard clear of fussy-looking buttons. The Nissan is a little more conventional inside, though the cabin can be livened up with optional brightly coloured trim and seat stitching to match the exterior paint colours. The stylish three-spoke steering wheel and high transmission tunnel help give a cosy, sporty feel from the driver’s seat. Neither car is much larger than a regular supermini, so they’re never going to be the most spacious inside. Both have fairly low rooflines, so rear headroom is tight. The Cactus just edges the Juke for boot volume (at 358 versus 354 litres). If you opt for the Nissan’s four-wheel-drive system, that figure drops dramatically to just 207 litres. Driving On the road, the two cars differ vastly in character. The Cactus is a soft, relaxing car to drive. There is quite a pronounced level of body roll through turns which, combined with slow steering encourages the driver to settle down to a more relaxing pace, at which point the smooth ride can be appreciated even better. By contrast, the Juke features a firm and sporty suspension setup, which allows it to be thrown around corners in a way its raised centre of gravity might not suggest. The steering is sharp and precise, too. It isn’t as comfortable as the Citroen, but it is more fun. The sporty Nismo RS variant features wider tyres and an even firmer set up which helps it deliver prodigious levels of grip. Both models take some flak from testers for their sub-par automatic gearboxes. In terms of manual options, the Juke’s offering is more positive to use than the rather rubbery ‘box in the C4. Engines As you might expect based on each car’s character from behind the wheel, the Juke offers the more potent engine lineup of the two cars, while the Cactus’ range is biased more towards fuel efficiency. The diesel fitted to the Citroen is claimed to return – that’s more than the Juke and its Renault-sourced unit can achieve. Even petrol versions of the Cactus can return These results are due to its very low kerb weight, meaning many of its engines can return significantly better mpg figures while achieving a similar straight line speed to the Nissan. If performance is the top priority though, the Juke is the one to have. Not just if the choice is between Nissan and Citroen, either – the Juke is the most potent mini-crossover on sale. Moderately quick versions of the Juke feature a 190hp turbocharged unit, good for a 0-62mph time of seconds, while the Nismo models are faster still. Sharing a version of the engine fitted to the RenaultSport Clio, the Juke Nismo RS produces 215hp, and will cover the 0-62mph sprint in just seven seconds. Value for money If your budget is the priority, the Citroen is the car to have. The basic petrol is more frugal than the Juke and costs £630 less to buy. The most basic Cactus lacks air conditioning, so it might be worth stretching to the next model up, which gains alloy wheels too. Despite losing out to the Citroen in the value stakes, the Juke is still cheaper to buy than the likes of the Ford EcoSport. Sporty Nismo models are priced marginally higher than traditional hot hatches like the Peugeot 208 GTI. Verdict Both the Citroen C4 Cactus and the Nissan Juke are distinctive choices in their own right. Both take very different approaches, and the one you prefer will probably come down to personal taste. If you’re keen on a sharp, sporty SUV-styled Ford Fiesta alternative, the Juke is the car to go for. If, however, you prefer your next car to feel a little more relaxing, the Cactus is the better option. On balance, however, the Citroen’s superior value for money and low running costs should make it the more suitable choice for most buyers. Save money on your Citroen C4 Cactus or Nissan Juke Put either the Citroen C4 Cactus or the Nissan Juke in our car configurator to see how much carwow could help you save. For more options, head over to our deals page or, if you’re still searching for your ideal next car, check out our car chooser. The Citroen C4 Cactus and Peugeot 2008 share a platform and an ethos – cheap, crossover-style family motoring with a hint of fun about it. As products of the same conglomerate, there’s more than a touch of sibling rivalry between the Cactus and 2008, but if you’re in the market for a bulky budget family runabout, which should you buy? We’re pitting them against each other to find out. Styling It almost seems odd to say this, but the Peugeot 2008 is a little conservatively styled. The current, chrome rimmed corporate fascia is a step back from generations that heavily featured the rampant lion and the design flourishes there are seem a little fussy, namely the notched headlights, the concave wrap-around taillights and the chrome flash above the rear door. Tacked on to a pretty generic shape that gives off something of a hint of Suzuki SX4 with a colour palette that never really troubles much of the spectrum it’s all verging on the conventional. That’s not a word that can be applied easily to the C4 Cactus. Even disregarding the “Airbump” bubblewrap down the sides it’s loaded with nice design touches that you can’t quite believe have made it to a production car – and a really affordable one at that. The wrap-around effect of the glass in particular is excellent and Citroen has eschewed the trend for giant Audi-style front grilles in favour of a curvy front end. The rear isn’t a tour de force, however, and, depending on your colour choice for the Airbump panels, the C4 Cactus can look like it’s wrapped around a Volvo V50 at the front, but you won’t lose it in a car park. The Cactus wins on startle factor alone. Interior and practicality Aesthetically, there’s nothing to complain about in either car here – both are nice places to be, though obviously a little less opulent in entry-level trims. Citroen has taken an unusual route in relocating major vehicle functions to the infotainment system to minimise switchgear and also dispensing with a mechanical binnacle – it’s another LCD screen – whereas the Peugeot retains the traditional dials. Moving around the cabin you won’t find any particular differences in living space, with just about the same leg and headroom and luggage space. The most significant change is that the 2008 has a split-folding rear seat and the Cactus does not, making it a little less practical if you’re going down to B&Q with children on board. Engines There’s a healthy chunk of engine sharing going on here, unsurprisingly. Both cars get to use the PSA Group three-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, at 82hp and 92hp respectively, although the Peugeot has a version of the diesel in a higher 115hp state of tune too, and the Citroen has a couple of alternative versions of the petrol at 75hp and 110hp respectively. It’s the Peugeot you should look at if you’re after power. Alongside that 115hp diesel, it also has a petrol available producing 120hp, but it doesn’t net the best reviews and the more modern three-cylinder in the Citroen is quicker off the mark despite a 10hp deficit. The Cactus also shows the best economy figures – it gets a claimed 86mpg combined from the BlueHDI diesel engine. Driving With similar underpinnings, you can expect the two cars to drive pretty much alike and you wouldn’t be wide of the mark. Neither car is the cutting edge of dynamism, but they are light and easy to drive with the steering feel one should come to expect from the French marques by now. When we drove the Cactus back in July it was relaxing and, unlike the vogue in modern cars, has a comfortable ride not quite on the level of the pneumatic Citroens of old but a long way from today’s Nurburgring-honed offerings. A caveat for both cars comes in the shape of the ECG automatic gearbox, which is still cumbersome and jerky. Value for money The stablemates start out at just about the same price – there’s a fiver’s difference in it – at just under £13,000. That bears repeating, because both cars undercut any Ford Focus by £1,000, coming in at the same price as a bargain basement Vauxhall Astra. There’s a little give-and-take on the specs at this level: the base Cactus has that big seven-inch touchscreen and the 2008 doesn’t, but the base 2008 has air conditioning and the Cactus doesn’t. We’ll call it a draw, all things considered. As you rattle up the trims though, the Cactus noses ahead with slightly better equipment levels pound for pound by comparison. Verdict Platform siblings they may be but, driving experience aside, the 2008 and C4 Cactus are different prospects. The Peugeot is, almost alarmingly considering its roots, pretty mundane – almost like a rushed answer to a question first posed by the Nissan Juke. The C4 Cactus is a more carefully planned approach and it hits the targets better than either car. Throw us the keys to both and we wouldn’t even catch the Peugeot ones – it’d be the C4 Cactus every time. Want to know more about the 2008 and Cactus? You can see more photos, read aggregated critics’ review and find more details about each car in the Peugeot 2008 and Citroen C4 Cactus review sections.