Citroen C3 2010 vs Citroen C3 2014

 
Citroen C3
2010 - 2013
Citroen C3
2014 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.1 Petrol1.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 61 HP110 HP
Torque: 95 NM205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18.1 seconds9.6 seconds
Citroen C3 2014 is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen C3 2010 engine produces 49 HP less power than Citroen C3 2014, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Citroen C3 2014. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.94.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The Citroen C3 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C3 2010 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 2014, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 2010 could require 210 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 2010 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 2014.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway1280 km on highway
750 km with real consumption790 km with real consumption
Citroen C3 2014 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 260'000 km370'000 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 2014 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 12 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Citroen C2Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, 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. Citroen C3 2014 might be a better choice in this respect.
Citroen C3 2014 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 m3.94 m
Width: 1.73 m1.73 m
Height: 1.52 m1.52 m
Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 2010 and Citroen C3 2014 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1000 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.2 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`5271`598
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

below average
Citroen C3 2014 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 2010 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Citroen C3 2014, so Citroen C3 2014 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 34007800
Pros and Cons: Citroen C3 has
  • lower price
Citroen C3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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