Citroen C3 2016 vs BMW i3 2013
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 88 HP less power than BMW i3, whereas torque is 132 NM less than BMW i3. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 970 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.58 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller. Citroen C3 and BMW i3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
922 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Citroen C3 has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW i3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW i3, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 976 kg | 1`195 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 534 kg | 425 kg | |
| Citroen C3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than BMW i3. Therefore, Citroen C3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 000 | |
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