Rover 25 2001 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Rover 25 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 25 engine produces 9 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Rover 25 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 25 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 Rover 25 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Rover 25 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 200, Rover 400, Rover 45 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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 Rover 25 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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Rover 25 is larger, but lower. Rover 25 is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Rover 25 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Rover 25 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 25 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Rover 25 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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