Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Aircross could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 Aircross is 22 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 Aircross has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Aircross is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8800 | |
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