Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Renault Captur 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 3.6 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Aircross could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 Aircross 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. | |||
| Renault Captur 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Captur 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 Aircross is 3 cm longer than the Renault Captur, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C3 Aircross has 45 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Citroen C3 Aircross uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 715 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 Renault Captur, which means Citroen C3 Aircross can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`727 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 9400 | |
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