Citroen C1 2014 vs Hyundai i10 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C1 engine produces 18 HP less power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Hyundai i10. Due to the lower power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i10 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i10 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Citroen C1 2014 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. Hyundai i10 2016 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Hyundai i10 2016 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 23 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 252 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 1046 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 266 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C1, so Citroen C1 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 7400 | |
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