Citroen C2 2003 vs Peugeot 206 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 13 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C2 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Citroen C2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C2 is 15 cm shorter than the Peugeot 206, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C2 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 166 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 1130 litres | |
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Peugeot 206 has more luggage space. Citroen C2 has 79 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 206 (by 251 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`410 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Citroen C2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Citroen C2, so Citroen C2 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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