Citroen C3 2016 vs Opel Corsa 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Corsa scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7000 | |
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