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.

278 Used Citroen C4 Cactus cars for sale

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,875

£186/pm (HP)

1.5L
24.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Coleraine Trade Sales

02870441606 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 - 1.2 C4 Cactus Flair PureTech S/S 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,750

1.2L
49.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

CarsUnder3000

01268219758 *

4.7/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 - 1.2 PureTech Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol ETG5 Euro 6 (s/s) (82 ps)

Low Mileage

£8,663

£161/pm (HP)

1.2L
48.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

The Car Traders

02037808158 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (15) - 1.2 PureTech [110] Flair 5dr

£3,495

£52/pm (HP)

1.2L
99.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Automatic Cars

01174400621 *

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 Cactus2019 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

£8,450

£156/pm (HP)

1.5L
69.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Oakfield Car Sales

02866330725 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (66) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel 5dr

£3,995

£63/pm (HP)

1.2L
85.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

High Street Trade Centre

01709917844 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 - 1.6 C4 Cactus Flair Blue HDi 5dr

£3,395

£50/pm (HP)

1.6L
122.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Hexon Cars Ltd

01296323163 *

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

£3,495

£52/pm (HP)

1.2L
108.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carland Empire Ltd

01422414866 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 - BlueHDi Flair Edition 5-Door

Reduced

£4,999

£84/pm (HP)

1.6L
95.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

ACE MOTOR VEHICLE LTD

01913001935 *

0/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.2 PureTech Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol EAT6 Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£9,834

£243/pm (PCP)

1.2L
50.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi W Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

£6,399

1.6L
90.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Pinetree Car Superstore Tonypandy

01443803252 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2019 (19) - 1.2 PureTech GPF Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£7,999

£147/pm (HP)

1.2L
49.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorplus Car Supermarket

01633742350 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.2 PureTech 130 Flair EAT6 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,010

1.2L
23.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Evans Halshaw Citroen York

01904230046 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 - PURETECH FLAIR EDITION S/S 5-Door

£4,995

£84/pm (HP)

1.2L
89.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Chris Waite Car Sales Ltd

01495369898 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2019 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,292

£174/pm (HP)

1.5L
42.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

J & A Ferguson Cars

02887449707 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (67) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Flair 5dr ETG

£6,995

£126/pm (HP)

1.2L
69.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cali Automotive Ltd

01732443745 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi W 5dr

Reduced

£6,495

£115/pm (HP)

1.6L
67.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

A G Cars

01722441725 *

4.3/5 Stars

Citroen C4 Cactus2019 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

£8,950

£167/pm (HP)

1.5L
56.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

J. C. Halliday Citroen Eglinton

02871221792 *

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (66) - 1.6 BLUEHDI FLAIR EDITION 5d 98 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£7,495

£136/pm (HP)

1.6L
62.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

John Kilkenny Cars Broxburn Ltd

01312025121 *

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.

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278 Used Citroen C4 Cactus cars for sale

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 - 1.2 C4 Cactus Flair PureTech S/S 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 - 1.2 PureTech Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol ETG5 Euro 6 (s/s) (82 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2015 (15) - 1.2 PureTech [110] Flair 5dr

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

Citroen C4 Cactus2019 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (66) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Feel 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 - 1.6 C4 Cactus Flair Blue HDi 5dr

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

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 - BlueHDi Flair Edition 5-Door

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.2 PureTech Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol EAT6 Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi W Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2019 (19) - 1.2 PureTech GPF Flair Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Citroen C4 Cactus2020 - 1.2 PureTech 130 Flair EAT6 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 - PURETECH FLAIR EDITION S/S 5-Door

Citroen C4 Cactus2019 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (67) - 1.2 PureTech [82] Flair 5dr ETG

Citroen C4 Cactus2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi W 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2019 - 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr

Citroen C4 Cactus2016 (66) - 1.6 BLUEHDI FLAIR EDITION 5d 98 BHP 5-Door

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?