Citroen C3 2016 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Citroen C3 Aircross. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 610 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 | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 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, Citroen C1, 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 | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.60 m | |
| Citroen C3 is 16 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Aircross, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
922 litres | 520 litres | |
| Citroen C3 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 402 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`720 kg | |
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| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 000 | |
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