Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Ford Fiesta has 5 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`495 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Fiesta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 12 000 | |
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