Citroen C-Elysee 2012 vs Citroen C3 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 72 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 38 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C-Elysee could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 C-Elysee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 301 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.43 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Citroen C-Elysee is larger, but lower. Citroen C-Elysee is 49 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C-Elysee is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 300 litres | |
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Citroen C-Elysee has more luggage capacity. Citroen C-Elysee has 206 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`459 | 1`598 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 7800 | |
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