Citroen C3 2002 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2003 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 24 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, 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`501 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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