Opel Corsa 2006 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa 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. | |||
| Citroen C3 2016 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa and Citroen C3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 922 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 15 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`640 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 395 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 11 600 | |
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