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Citroen C3 vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Audi A3 Sportback?

Citroen C3 vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter

Audi A3 Sportback

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

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 184 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

A3 Sportback

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 A3 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 287 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is substantially faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

C3

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is moderately lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers a bit more boot space – 380 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,220 L, about 120 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries moderately more – 480 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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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A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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Audi A3 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
410 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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