Citroen C3 2002 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C3 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C3 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 1 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1060 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, 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`525 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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