Peugeot 208 2012 vs Citroen C3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 208 engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Citroen C3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | 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. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.96 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 208 is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 208 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Peugeot 208 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`527 | 1`598 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7800 | |
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