Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, but torque is 15 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Despite less power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C3 Aircross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C3 Aircross is 23 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross has 20 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 1065 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Aircross is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Qashqai scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 000 | |
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