Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
|
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 60 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
|
The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
|
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`825 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C3 Aircross has
|
Opel Astra has
| |