Toyota Yaris 2014 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 17 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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: | 3.89 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Yaris is 11 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 286 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 922 litres | |
| Toyota Yaris has 14 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Yaris scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Yaris scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 11 800 | |
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