Peugeot 206 1998 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 and Citroen C3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
| By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 206 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Peugeot 206 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 (kg): | 1`450 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 206, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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