Audi A3 1998 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, 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 C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 1998 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. Citroen C3 2002 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 C3 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 30 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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