Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| 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: | 130 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 47 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Kia Sportage. Despite less power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is smaller. Citroen C3 Aircross is 33 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1492 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Aircross has 93 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 972 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Aircross is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sportage scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 22 400 | |
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