Ford Fiesta 2002 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 24 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is larger, but lower. Ford Fiesta is 7 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
947 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Fiesta 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 203 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier 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: | 1`560 kg | 1`539 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`165 kg | 1`072 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 395 kg | 467 kg | |
| Ford Fiesta load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Citroen C3. Therefore, Citroen C3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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