Honda Jazz 2011 vs Citroen C3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 103 NM less than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Jazz could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4 Picasso, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Jazz is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Jazz has 37 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The Citroen C3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Honda Jazz has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Honda Jazz quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7800 | |
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