Citroen C1 2014 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C1 engine produces 4 HP more power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 3 NM less than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 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: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Used also on Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i20 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.47 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 47 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 1045 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 99 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i20 scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai i20 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than Citroen C1, so Citroen C1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3200 | |
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