Citroen C3 2016 vs Opel Corsa 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa 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. Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | 1042 litres | |
| Citroen C3 has 9 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 14 800 | |
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