Citroen C3 2002 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 and Audi A2 have the same engine power, but Citroen C3 torque is 6 NM less than Audi A2. Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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 Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A2 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: | 3.85 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A2, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1085 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C3 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. This could mean that the Citroen C3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A2. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`435 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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