Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 35 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 24 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 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 Aircross is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 710 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 Aircross has 35 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The Suzuki Vitara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Vitara (by 190 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 Suzuki Vitara, which means Citroen C3 Aircross can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 13 400 | |
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