Citroen C3 2013 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 208) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 208, but torque is 44 NM less than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.8 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1076 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 208 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`511 kg | 1`580 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`050 kg | 1`050 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 461 kg | 530 kg | |
| Citroen C3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Peugeot 208. Therefore, Peugeot 208 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3600 | |
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