Citroen C1 2014 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
| Citroen C1 engine produces 6 HP less power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Ford Fusion. Despite less power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 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 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion 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. Note, however, that this Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 58 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 141 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fusion has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Citroen C1, so Citroen C1 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3000 | |
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