Citroen C3 2005 vs Renault Clio 2005

 
Citroen C3
2005 - 2009
Renault Clio
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.5 Diesel

Performance

Power: 109 HP65 HP
Torque: 260 NM160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds15 seconds
Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C3 engine produces 44 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.54.3
Citroen C3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1040 km in combined cycle1160 km in combined cycle
Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 3.85 m3.81 m
Width: 1.67 m1.64 m
Height: 1.52 m1.42 m
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 litres255 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1035 litres
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: 11.6 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Renault Clio, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`601no data
Safety:
Quality:
below average

low
Citroen C3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 18001600
Rating in user reviews: 6.5/10 6.1/10
Pros and Cons: Citroen C3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Renault Clio has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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