Citroen C1 2014 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 69 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C1 engine produces 41 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C1 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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 Peugeot 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C1 2014 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C1 is 52 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C1 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5400 | |
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