Citroen C1 2012 vs Hyundai i10 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
| Citroen C1 engine produces 1 HP less power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai i10. Despite less power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C1 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C1 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Used also on 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 2012 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
| Citroen C1 is 15 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C1 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 139 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
712 litres | 910 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`190 | 1`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai i10, so Citroen C1 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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