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Audi Q7 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 Q7 or Citroen C3 fits your lifestyle better.

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Audi Q7 costs 69300 £. That’s a price difference of around 55637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C3 performs decisively better – achieving up to 324 km, about 240 km more than the Audi Q7.

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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 Q7 has a decisively edge – offering 507 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q7 performs noticeable 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 Q7 pulls clearly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 565 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi Q7 offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Citroen C3 is convincingly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 2055 kg. The difference is around 829 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q7 offers decisively more room – 887 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 577 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q7 performs significantly better – up to 2255 L, which is about 1035 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q7 decisively takes the win – 885 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 462 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q7 shows itself to be is largely superior 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.

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Q7 @ Audi AG

Audi Q7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 11.9 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 84 km
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Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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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
69300 - 99000 £
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 11.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Electric Range
83 - 84 km
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
22 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 271 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2055 - 2460 kg
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
5072 mm
Length
4015 mm
Width
1970 mm
Width
1755 mm
Height
1703 - 1735 mm
Height
1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1863 - 2255 L
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Payload
640 - 885 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

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

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Is the Audi Q7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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