Suzuki Jimny 2012 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 85 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Jimny engine produces 25 HP less power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Citroen C3 Aircross. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Aircross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.68 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 48 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | 520 litres | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 297 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 Aircross (by 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 10 000 | |
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