Citroen C3 2002 vs Ford Fiesta 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 320'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Used also on Ford KA | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.32 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 930 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Citroen C3 can be harder 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`460 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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