BMW 1 series 2017 vs Citroen C-Elysee 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 231 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 117 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 149 HP more power than Citroen C-Elysee, whereas torque is 233 NM more than Citroen C-Elysee. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C-Elysee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 1 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C-Elysee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C-Elysee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 370'000 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 C-Elysee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C-Elysee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 1 series is 4 cm longer than the Citroen C-Elysee, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 506 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 5800 | |
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