Citroen C3 2014 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: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 38 HP more power than Citroen C-Elysee, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Citroen C-Elysee. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C-Elysee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 C-Elysee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Peugeot 301 | |
| 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 2014 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. | |||
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: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`598 | 1`459 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 3200 | |
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