Citroen C2 2003 vs Toyota Yaris 2005

 
Citroen C2
2003 - 2005
Toyota Yaris
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.1 Petrol1.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 61 HP69 HP
Torque: 94 NM93 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.4 seconds15.7 seconds
Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C2 engine produces 8 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 1 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite less power, Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.95.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km6.0 l/100km
The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C2 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C2 could require 75 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris.
Fuel tank capacity: 41 litres42 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
640 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption
Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 260'000 km280'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 12 years20 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 206Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.67 m3.75 m
Width: 1.66 m1.70 m
Height: 1.46 m1.53 m
Citroen C2 is smaller.
Citroen C2 is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C2 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 166 litres275 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
879 litresno data
Toyota Yaris has more luggage space.
Citroen C2 has 109 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris.
Turning diameter: 9.6 meters9.4 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris.
Gross weight (kg): 1`340750
Safety:
Quality:
below average

high
Toyota Yaris has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12002200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C2 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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