Renault Modus 2008 vs Citroen C3 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Renault Modus engine produces 18 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Modus 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Modus 2008 1.5 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.8 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`690 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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