Citroen C-Elysee 2012 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C-Elysee is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, but torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C-Elysee consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C-Elysee could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Citroen C-Elysee is smaller. Citroen C-Elysee is 22 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C-Elysee is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 510 litres | |
| Citroen C-Elysee has 4 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C-Elysee is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Citroen C-Elysee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`524 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Jetta scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6200 | |
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