Citroen C3 2016 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 29 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen C3 is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 347 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C3 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Citroen C3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Yaris scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Yaris scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 13 600 | |
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