Renault Captur 2018 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive. Renault Captur engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Captur consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Captur could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Captur 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. | |||
| Renault Captur 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. 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: | 4.12 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Captur is larger. Renault Captur is 13 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Captur is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 922 litres | |
| Renault Captur has 9 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 313 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 11 600 | |
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