Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Citroen C1 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C1, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Citroen C1. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine Citroen C1 2008 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 3.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 77 cm longer than the Citroen C1, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 139 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 751 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 211 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 554 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C1, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Citroen C1, so Citroen C1 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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