Citroen C3 2016 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta 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 | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen C3 is 3 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | no data | |
| Citroen C3 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.6 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 (kg): | 1`640 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Fiesta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 4800 | |
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