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Audi A6 Avant vs Citroen C3 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (49700 £ vs 13700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Citroen C3?

Audi A6 Avant

Citroen C3

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

A6 Avant @ Audi AG

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 A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 36009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 324 km, about 223 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Avant has a significantly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 Avant performs distinct 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 A6 Avant pulls convincingly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 345 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.

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In curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 639 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers distinct more room – 503 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 193 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 Avant performs noticeable better – up to 1534 L, which is about 314 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant distinct takes the win – 570 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A6 Avant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A6 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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A6 Avant @ Audi AG

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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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
49700 - 70200 £
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4015 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1755 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

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

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Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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