Citroen C3 2016 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 110 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 41 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 90 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 Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 11 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Toyota Yaris 2017 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
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`640 | 1`450 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 14 600 | |
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