Audi A1 2018 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 132 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 42 litres | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi A1 is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A1 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1090 litres | 922 litres | |
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Audi A1 has more luggage capacity. Audi A1 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A1 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A1 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 11 600 | |
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