Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Citroen C3 2013

 
Toyota Yaris
2011 - 2014
Citroen C3
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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 HP82 HP
Torque: 125 NM116 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds12.3 seconds
Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive.
Toyota Yaris engine produces 17 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.24.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100km6.2 l/100km
By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway1280 km on highway
700 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption
Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km370'000 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 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota VersoInstalled 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: yesno
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 m3.94 m
Width: 1.70 m1.73 m
Height: 1.51 m1.52 m
Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Yaris is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 286 litres300 litres
Toyota Yaris has 14 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3.
Turning diameter: 9.4 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.8 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`4701`511
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 50008000
Pros and Cons: Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Citroen C3 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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