Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 84 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 9 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 6 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Aveo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 3.92 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 7 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Aveo has 85 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.5 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): | no data | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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