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Audi A4 Limousine vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 13,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Citroen C3?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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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 A4 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is noticeably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 319 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 460 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries markedly more – 540 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
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Audi A4 Limousine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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