Suzuki Baleno 2016 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 112 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Baleno and Citroen C3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1085 litres | 922 litres | |
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Suzuki Baleno has more luggage capacity. Suzuki Baleno has 55 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Baleno (by 163 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C3 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6800 | |
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