Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Citroen C3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Kalos) 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: | 71 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 3 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 4 NM less than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 760 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Kalos is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1150 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`100 kg | no data | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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