Citroën C3 I or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

2002–2009 vs 2002–2008 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: C3 I 3,850 mm, Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: C3 I 305 l, Fiesta Mk5 284 l.
Lowest consumption: C3 I 4.2 l/100 km, Fiesta Mk5 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: C3 I 44–80 kW, Fiesta Mk5 44–110 kW.
Standard equipment: C3 I 15 items (X), Fiesta Mk5 17 items (Ambiente).
On Autodrom: Fiesta Mk5 from €4,800 (1 listing); no C3 I is listed right now.

Citroën C3 I2002–2009 · 12 engines · X, SX, Exclusive, AttractionSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Fiesta Mk52002–2008 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, StyleSpecifications →1 listing from €4,800 →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C3 I2002–2009no listings	Ford Fiesta Mk52002–20081 listing · from €4,800
Dimensions
Length	Length3,850 mm	Length3,917 mm–3,921 mm
Width	Width1,667 mm	Width1,683 mm–1,685 mm
Height	Height1,519 mm	Height1,417 mm–1,468 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,460 mm	Wheelbase2,486 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume305 l	Trunk volume284 l
Curb weight	Curb weight980 kg–1,150 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,137 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–47 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2009	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power44–80 kW (60–109 hp)	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 70 SensoDrive	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDCi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 HDi 110 FAP	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · ST 2.0
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsX · Ambiente
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · X	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim26 · Ghia
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,800

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C3 I or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm, Citroën C3 I 3,850 mm (a 71 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,486 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 284 vs 305 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C3 I or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

The most frugal Citroën C3 I uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 70 SensoDrive); the most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk5 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDCi).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C3 I or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

The strongest Citroën C3 I makes 80 kW (109 hp) (1.6 16V 110); the strongest Ford Fiesta Mk5 110 kW (150 hp) (ST 2.0).

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