Citroen C3 2016 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 48 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 112 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
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 | 1`630 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 13 800 | |
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