Citroen C3 2013 vs Peugeot 208 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 | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 28 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 208 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 | 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 | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1076 litres | |
| Citroen C3 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`511 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6000 | |
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