Peugeot 206 1998 vs Citroen C3 2002

 
Peugeot 206
1998 - 2002
Citroen C3
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 75 HP75 HP
Torque: 120 NM120 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.2 seconds14.2 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): 6.36.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km6.9 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 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway900 km on highway
720 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km280'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years13 years

Dimensions

Length: 3.82 m3.85 m
Width: 1.65 m1.67 m
Height: 1.43 m1.52 m
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 litres305 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1130 litres1150 litres
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 meters10.5 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 steeringElectric 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`4501`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 (€): 8001000
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 206 has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Citroen C3 has
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
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