Citroen C1 2014 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C1 engine produces 13 HP less power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Peugeot 2008. Despite less power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 2008 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 Peugeot 2008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Opel Crossland | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.47 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.56 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 69 cm shorter than the Peugeot 2008, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 1172 litres | |
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Peugeot 2008 has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 154 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 2008 (by 392 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 2008, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`593 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 2008 scores higher in safety tests. The Peugeot 2008 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Peugeot 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C1 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Peugeot 2008, so Peugeot 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8000 | |
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