Citroen C3 2002 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| 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 Audi A3 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 | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 is 30 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1110 litres | |
| Citroen C3 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Citroen C3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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