Citroen C3 2016 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 46 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Ford C-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. Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design. After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller. Citroen C3 is 54 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 4000 | |
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