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Audi Q8 vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 13,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Citroen C3?

Audi Q8 vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Audi Q8

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

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 245 km more than the Audi Q8.

C3

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 Q8 offers substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 527 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 645 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 949 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers significantly more boot space – 605 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is clearly 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.

from £13,700
C3

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

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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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
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 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
80 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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