Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 3 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Citroen C3. Despite less power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Aveo has 130 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Chevrolet Aveo 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 Citroen C3 (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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