Citroen C3 2015 vs Citroen C-Elysee 2012
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C-Elysee, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Citroen C-Elysee. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 4.5 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C-Elysee, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 is 49 cm shorter than the Citroen C-Elysee, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 506 litres | |
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Citroen C-Elysee has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 206 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C-Elysee. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C-Elysee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`652 | 1`548 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3200 | |
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