Citroen C-Elysee 2012 vs Citroen C3 2015
| 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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 7 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.1 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C-Elysee consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, 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. | |||
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: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C-Elysee is 0.3 metres more than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`548 | 1`652 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 7800 | |
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