Citroen C3 2016 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 82 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 engine produces 2 HP less power than Kia RIO, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 is 7 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | 1103 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 181 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 16 000 | |
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