Citroen C3 2002 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 engine produces 4 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
|
By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
|
Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 21 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 4 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| 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`390 | |
| 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C3 has
|
Toyota Yaris has
| |