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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Citroen C3?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

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 Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,095 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 270 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 Q8 e-tron offers substantially more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers considerably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 768 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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 significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,359 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more boot space – 569 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries clearly more – 595 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 shows a few small advantages 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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Citroen C3

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 212 - 325 km
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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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