Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 58 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.8 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 120 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 | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 13 years | 10 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 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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 Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 engine | |||
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 | 1120 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 600 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: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 17 200 | |
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