Citroen C3 2020 vs BMW i3 2017
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW i3, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW i3. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 950 km in combined cycle | 245 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.60 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller. Citroen C3 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW i3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW i3. The BMW i3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 17 600 | |
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