Citroen C3 2014 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Peugeot 208. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, 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 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 | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1076 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The Peugeot 208 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`598 | 1`527 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4800 | |
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