Citroen C3 2016 vs Citroen C1 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Citroen C1, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Citroen C1. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C3 2016 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed 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 axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 56 cm longer than the Citroen C1, 12 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | 780 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 has 104 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 142 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Citroen C1, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`240 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C1 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 6200 | |
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