Citroen C3 2005 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Clio, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 4 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1035 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`539 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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