Seat Ibiza 2002 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 4 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 420'000 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 Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is larger, but lower. Seat Ibiza is 10 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1030 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Seat Ibiza 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 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| 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: | 1`620 kg | 1`501 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`090 kg | 1`022 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 479 kg | |
| Seat Ibiza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Citroen C3. Therefore, Seat Ibiza is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Ibiza, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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