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Audi A3 Sportback vs Citroen C3 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A3 Sportback or Citroen C3 fits your lifestyle better.

Audi A3 Sportback

Citroen C3

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 13123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C3 performs significantly better – achieving up to 324 km, about 183 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a decisively edge – offering 400 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 287 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 6.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C3 is to a small extent lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers somewhat more room – 380 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1220 L, which is about 20 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback somewhat takes the win – 480 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi A3 Sportback
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Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a cheeky little city car that turns heads with its bold, quirky styling and a surprisingly comfy, well-thought-out interior. It’s an ideal companion for urban life — easy to park, friendly to drive and built to make everyday trips feel a bit more fun without breaking the bank.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4015 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1755 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Audi
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Citroen

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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