Hyundai i20 2009 vs Citroen C3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 78 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 3 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Hyundai i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i20 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: | 3.94 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 and Citroen C3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Hyundai i20 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`529 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i20 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Hyundai i20 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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