Hyundai Getz 2003 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
| Hyundai Getz engine produces 14 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.2 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Getz consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Getz could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 C3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Matrix | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | |
| 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: | 3.81 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Getz is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Getz is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 254 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
977 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Hyundai Getz has 51 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 173 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Getz is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Hyundai Getz can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`501 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Hyundai Getz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Getz, so Hyundai Getz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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