Peugeot 208 2015 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 14.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.9 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2016 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 311 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 922 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 208 has 11 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Peugeot 208 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`553 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 11 600 | |
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