Which is the most popular engine in the Citroen C4 Cactus?

The petrol engines tend to be slightly more popular than the diesel in the used Cactus market, but they are all widely available among used models. Lower-powered engines are good for efficiency, but the higher-powered motors provide a little more acceleration without costing too much more to run.

Which are the most popular model variants?

In the end, Citroen offered the C4 Cactus in three model variants: Feel, Origins and Flair. The Flair variant is the most popular as it has more standard equipment, including rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition and a reversing camera.

What optional extras should I look out for?

Customers should look out for a used C4 Cactus with a panoramic sunroof, which allows more sunlight into the cabin. Automatic climate control is also a popular option, offering more comfort for passengers, especially on warmer days.

Is the Citroen C4 Cactus a good family car?

Yes, the C4 Cactus is a practical crossover with space for the whole family. When rear passengers aren't in the car, the back seat can be folded down to create a decent amount of boot space.

Is there a hybrid version of the Citroen C4 Cactus?

No, Citroen didn't release a hybrid C4 Cactus before it was discontinued in 2020. Instead, the lineup has always consisted of petrol or diesel engines, all of which are pretty efficient, with ratings reaching more than 80mpg on some model variants.

Is the Citroen C4 Cactus available as an automatic?

Yes, there are automatic C4 Cactus models available. However, the manual gearbox is more popular, making it easier to find.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

No, all C4 Cactus models came equipped with front-wheel drive. This is primarily because it results in improved fuel efficiency, but also more space in the cabin.

279 Used Citroen C4 Cactus cars for sale

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

Reduced

£4,195

1.6L
82.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Wavertree Car Centre

01513189401 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (100 ps) EXTENSI

Low Mileage

£5,395

1.6L
63.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Northwest Trade Centre Lancaster

01524938637 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2021 - 1.2 PureTech GPF Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£10,959

£255/pm (PCP)

1.2L
20.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Stellantis &You Coventry

02476936631 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (67) - PURETECH FLAIR ETG S/S 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,995

£126/pm (HP)

1.2L
57.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vzon Car Sales Ltd

01217286971 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (17) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel 5dr. * WOW LOW 44k * PX WELCOME *

Reduced

£3,795

£59/pm (HP)

1.2L
44.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Lake View Approved Motors

01216615446 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Feel 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,490

£94/pm (HP)

1.6L
65.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Dynamic Motor Company Ltd

01422413648 *

0/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.2 PureTech Origins Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£10,950

£209/pm (HP)

1.2L
21.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Rely Motors Ltd

01592807336 *

4.8/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel Edition 5dr

£4,500

£73/pm (HP)

1.2L
101.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Kingston Park Motors

01913001949 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 (69) - 1.2 PureTech GPF Flair Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,995

1.2L
47.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

MJ Telford Garages (Carlisle) Ltd

01228276710 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (65) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,295

£90/pm (HP)

1.2L
52.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Bros Motors

01613887634 *

4.5/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (15) - 1.6 BlueHDi Feel 5dr

£2,995

1.6L
105.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Craigton Cars

01412601250 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

£5,995

£105/pm (HP)

1.6L
69.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Richmond Motor Company

01592808546 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (66) - 1.2 PureTech Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£6,495

1.2L
42.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Walmersleys Trade Centre

01614139856 *

0/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (68) - 1.2 PureTech Feel 5dr

£5,990

£105/pm (HP)

1.2L
68.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Auto Globe Limited

01908765760 *

4.5/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (68) - 1.2 PureTech GPF Feel Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£6,399

£113/pm (HP)

1.2L
48.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

SPIRIT MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

01204968919 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (65) - 1.6 Blue HDi Diesel Flair 5-Door From £4,395 + Retail Package

£4,395

1.6L
128.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Hesketh Cars

01253201512 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.2 PureTech Feel Edition Euro 6 5dr

Reduced

£4,990

£84/pm (HP)

1.2L
85.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Car 4 U

01582211001 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel Edition 5dr

£5,690

1.2L
62.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Mex Car Sales

02038056923 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 - 1.6 BlueHDi Feel 5dr [non Start Stop]

£4,495

£73/pm (HP)

1.6L
87.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

AutoTyne

01916076035 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.2 PureTech Feel 5dr

£6,995

£126/pm (HP)

1.2L
82.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Brereton Motors

01472803434 *

Why buy a used Citroen C4 Cactus?

If you're in the market for a car that's distinctive, comfortable and affordable, then a Citroen C4 Cactus is a great choice. The C4 Cactus is a lot of fun to drive, and the interior offers a variety of practical features. Used Cactus models can be found at very reasonable prices and it also offers low running costs thanks to good fuel economy.

Used Citroen C4 Cactus snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Comfortable ride
Quirky styling
Cheap to run

Cons

Touchscreen isn’t the easiest to use
Suspect interior quality
Not much fun to drive

Citroen C4 Cactus video review

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Used Citroen C4 Cactus buying guide

Engines and transmissions

There are several powertrain options available with a used C4 Cactus, including both diesel and petrol engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and front-wheel drive.

Petrol

1.2-litre PureTech 110 includes start/stop technology and generates 108bhp with a fuel economy of up to 62mpg.
Higher-powered PureTech 130 option was available with an output of 129bhp but a lower fuel economy of up to 49.9mpg.
Older PureTech 75 and PureTech 82 models were available, producing 73bhp and 80bhp respectively.
These variants achieved a fuel economy of up to 65mpg.

Diesel

1.5-litre BlueHDi engines create either 97bhp or 118bhp.
97bhp model with start/stop technology generates up to 78mpg with CO2 emissions at around 94g/km.
118bhp model offers a lower, but still reasonable, fuel economy of 58.2mpg and 127g/km of CO2 emissions.
Older 1.5-litre BlueHDi models output 98bhp and generate up to 83mpg.
1.6-litre e-HDi model was also available that output 90bhp and offered a fuel economy of 80mpg.

Practicality

Considering the size of the C4 Cactus, it's remarkably practical and comes filled with top-tier tech features.

Interior space

Front seat bench design offered in the automatic models.
Seats contain extra-dense foam for plenty of support and comfort.
Two adults fit comfortably in the outer rear seats, but the middle seat is best suited for a child.
Pop-out rear windows offer ventilation for passengers.

Boot space

358-litre boot is similar to the Nissan Juke.
60:40 rear split seats fold down to create up to 1,170 litres of space.
Tethering points are included on the boot floor to secure cargo.

Safety

2014 Euro NCAP rating was four out of five stars.
Adult occupant rating is 82%, while the pedestrian rating is 80%.
Newer models have six airbags fitted as standard.

Technology

7.0-inch touchscreen display has a seamless, easy-to-understand design.
Connectivity provided through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Available Navigation and Hi-Fi Pack added a six-speaker stereo, an amplifier and a 16GB Jukebox for better sound.

* Telephone numbers starting with 084X or 087X will cost you up to 13p per minute plus your telephone company's access charge. Calls to other telephone numbers will only cost your phone company's access charge.

279 Used Citroen C4 Cactus cars for sale

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (100 ps) EXTENSI

Citroen C4 Cactus2021 - 1.2 PureTech GPF Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (67) - PURETECH FLAIR ETG S/S 5-Door

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (17) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel 5dr. * WOW LOW 44k * PX WELCOME *

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Feel 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.2 PureTech Origins Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel Edition 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 (69) - 1.2 PureTech GPF Flair Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (65) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (15) - 1.6 BlueHDi Feel 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (66) - 1.2 PureTech Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (68) - 1.2 PureTech Feel 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (68) - 1.2 PureTech GPF Feel Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (65) - 1.6 Blue HDi Diesel Flair 5-Door From £4,395 + Retail Package

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.2 PureTech Feel Edition Euro 6 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel Edition 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 - 1.6 BlueHDi Feel 5dr [non Start Stop]

Citroen C4 Cactus2018 (18) - 1.2 PureTech Feel 5dr

Why buy a used Citroen C4 Cactus?

Used Citroen C4 Cactus snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Citroen C4 Cactus video review

Used Citroen C4 Cactus buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Different generations of used Citroen C4 Cactus

First Generation (2014 to 2020)

Used Citroen C4 Cactus FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Citroen C4 Cactus?

Which are the most popular model variants?

What optional extras should I look out for?

Is the Citroen C4 Cactus a good family car?

Is there a hybrid version of the Citroen C4 Cactus?

Is the Citroen C4 Cactus available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?