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Audi A7 vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Citroen C3?

Audi A7 vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 257 km more than the Audi A7.

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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 A7 offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 645 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is substantially lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers clearly more boot space – 535 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far ahead 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.

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Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 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
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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