Kia Picanto 2017 vs Citroen C3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 84 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 26 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, 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: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto 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. | |||
| Citroen C3 2014 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 35 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 45 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`598 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Picanto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Kia Picanto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 7800 | |
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