Audi A1 2014 vs Citroen C3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 43 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | 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. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but lower. Audi A1 is 1 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A1 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Audi A1 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Audi A1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`511 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7600 | |
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