Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Citroen C3 2016
| 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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 45 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.2 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Aircross could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot 208 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.47 m | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross is 16 cm longer than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 922 litres | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross has 110 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 402 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`620 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 800 | |
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