Citroen C3 2004 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.4 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Clio, but torque is 10 NM less than Renault Clio. Despite the higher power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 4 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C3 has 205 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`501 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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