Peugeot 206 2000 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Peugeot 206) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 18 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 53 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Peugeot 206 2000 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 206 2000 1.6 engine | |||
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`553 | 1`539 | |
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| 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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