Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Renault Captur 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 68 HP less power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Renault Captur. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Captur 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. | |||
| Renault Captur 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 Aircross is 3 cm longer than the Renault Captur, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
520 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross has 101 litres more trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 715 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Aircross is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Citroen C3 Aircross can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`720 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 9600 | |
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