BMW 1 Series vs Citroen C3 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the BMW 1 Series costs 28200 £. That’s a price difference of around 14495 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series manages with 4.30 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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 BMW 1 Series has a significantly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 187 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series performs clearly perceptible 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: the BMW 1 Series pulls convincingly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Citroen C3 is somewhat lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1465 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 1 Series offers somewhat more room – 380 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1220 L, which is about 20 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, BMW 1 Series a bit takes the win – 510 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

All in all, the BMW 1 Series shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.