Citroen C3 2015 vs Citroen C1 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Citroen C1) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 17 HP more power than Citroen C1, whereas torque is 138 NM more than Citroen C1. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 4.3 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1540 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 3.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen C3 is larger. Citroen C3 is 50 cm longer than the Citroen C1, 10 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 780 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 has 104 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C1, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`652 | 1`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C1, so Citroen C1 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 6200 | |
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