BMW i3 2017 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 88 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 245 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 922 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW i3 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the BMW i3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 6800 | |
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