Toyota Yaris 2014 vs Citroen C3 2013

 
Toyota Yaris
2014 -
Citroen C3
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.0 Petrol1.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 69 HP68 HP
Torque: 93 NM95 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.3 seconds14.2 seconds
Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Yaris engine produces 1 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 2 NM less than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.14.3
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km5.7 l/100km
By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1020 km in combined cycle1160 km in combined cycle
720 km with real consumption870 km with real consumption
Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km350'000 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 Citroen C3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 21 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108Used also on Peugeot 208
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect.
Toyota Yaris 2014 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long.

Dimensions

Length: 3.89 m3.94 m
Width: 1.70 m1.73 m
Height: 1.51 m1.52 m
Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Yaris is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 286 litres300 litres
Toyota Yaris has 14 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3.
Turning diameter: 9.4 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4501`500
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Toyota Yaris has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 17 4007800
Pros and Cons: Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Citroen C3 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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