Citroen C3 2013 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Peugeot 208, but torque is 114 NM less than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.5 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1660 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 208 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`635 | |
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 6400 | |
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