Toyota Yaris 2014 vs Citroen C3 2014

 
Toyota Yaris
2014 -
Citroen C3
2014 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.2 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: 99 HP110 HP
Torque: 125 NM205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds9.6 seconds
Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Yaris engine produces 11 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.84.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100km6.3 l/100km
By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
670 km with real consumption790 km with real consumption
Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km370'000 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: 17 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQInstalled on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, 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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Toyota Yaris 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.
Toyota Yaris 2014 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ...  More about Toyota Yaris 2014 1.3 engine 

Citroen C3 2014 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: 3.89 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`4901`598
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 power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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