Compare Citroen C3 vs Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

C3 vs Beetle [2008-2014] Features

• Safety

  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	1 Trip
  Low Fuel Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	1 Din
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	-
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Aux Support
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	-
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	-
  Headrests	Front & Rear	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal	-

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	-
  Daytime Running Lights	Halogen	-
  Tail Light	Halogen	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Lights inside Cabin	Front	Front
  Cup Holders	Front Only	-
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-

C3 vs Beetle [2008-2014] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	19.3	11.300000190734863
  Driving Range (km)	579	-
  Engine	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	PURETECH 82	4 cylinder petrol engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	114 bhp @ 5400 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	172 Nm @ 3200 rpm
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	4.98	5.5
  Suspension - Front	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	-
  Suspension - Rear	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	-
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	315	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	30	55
  Passenger Capacity	5	4
  Length (mm)	3981	4129
  Width (mm)	1733	1721
  Height (mm)	1586	1498
  Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2502
  Ground Clearance (mm)	180	120
  Curb Weight (kgs)	958	214
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	3

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Overall Rating	3.9/5 8 Ratings 6 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	4.2 Exterior	-
	3.9 Interior	-
	4.1 Ride Quality	-