Citroen C3 2013 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed 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 axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C3 is 39 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 108 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Citroen C3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`511 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8000 | |
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