Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Suzuki SX4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 10 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, but torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Despite less power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 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 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Vitara | |
| 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 SX4 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. | |||
| 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 Suzuki SX4 2016 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 SX4 2016 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C3 Aircross is 15 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
520 litres | 1269 litres | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross has 20 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki SX4 (by 749 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 SX4, which means Citroen C3 Aircross can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`795 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 16 600 | |
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