Citroen C1 2008 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.1 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: | 68 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C1 engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 1 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 260'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | |
| 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 | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 42 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 139 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
712 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 166 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 438 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`180 | 1`463 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Citroen C1, so Citroen C1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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