Renault Modus 2008 vs Citroen C3 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Renault Modus engine produces 2 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus 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 Modus could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | 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. | |||
| Renault Modus 2008 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Modus 2008 1.6 engine 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: | 3.87 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Modus is larger. Renault Modus is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Modus is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Modus has 88 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Renault Modus 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 Renault Modus (by 152 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 1.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`597 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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