Citroen C3 2016 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 208) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C3 engine produces 18 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Peugeot 208. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C3 is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The Peugeot 208 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 14 600 | |
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