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Citroen C3 vs Audi Q4 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Audi Q4 e-tron?

Citroen C3 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Audi Q4 e-tron

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,752 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 267 km more than the Citroen C3.

Q4 e-tron

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 Q4 e-tron offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 474 Nm more.

C3

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 2,035 kg. The difference is around 809 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers substantially more boot space – 535 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries slightly more – 515 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is clearly superior 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.

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Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 592 km
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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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A more attractive vehicle inside and out, with German reliability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
505 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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