Citroen C3 2016 vs Suzuki Baleno 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Suzuki Baleno. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 and Suzuki Baleno are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
922 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Suzuki Baleno has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Baleno (by 163 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C3 scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Baleno is better rated in child safety tests. The Citroen C3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6200 | |
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