Citroen C2 2003 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C2 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Lupo. Due to the lower power, Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that by driving the Citroen C2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C2 is larger. Citroen C2 is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 166 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 830 litres | |
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Citroen C2 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C2 has 36 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C2 (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Citroen C2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`390 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Lupo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Lupo, so Volkswagen Lupo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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