Renault Clio 2006 vs Citroen C3 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Koleos | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C3 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 2005 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C3 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Clio is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1035 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Clio has 17 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Renault Clio uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`597 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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