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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Citroen C3?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,280 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 391 km more than the Citroen C3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 438 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers significantly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is clearly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 959 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers noticeably more boot space – 502 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries moderately more – 500 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant holds a decisive overall lead 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 £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 e-tron Avant have?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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