Citroen C3 2016 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 570 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 | 350'000 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 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max | |
| 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
922 litres | 984 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`090 kg | 1`131 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 534 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9000 | |
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