Audi A3 1998 vs Citroen C2 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 70 HP more power than Citroen C2, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Citroen C2. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 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: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon, Audi TT | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 1998 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi A3 1998 1.8 engine Citroen C2 2003 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C2 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 48 cm longer than the Citroen C2, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 166 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1110 litres | 879 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 184 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 231 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C2. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`690 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`180 kg | 1`055 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 375 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Citroen C2. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Citroen C2, so Citroen C2 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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