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Citroen C3 vs Audi Q7 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 507 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 70,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Audi Q7?

Citroen C3 vs Audi Q7: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Audi Q7

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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially 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:

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

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Audi Q7 costs 70,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q7 uses 3.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 243 km more than the Audi Q7.

Q7

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 Audi Q7 offers clearly more power – delivering 507 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q7 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 565 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi Q7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 829 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q7 offers substantially more boot space – 887 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 577 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q7 carries considerably more – 885 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 462 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q7 comes out modestly ahead 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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Q7

Audi Q7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 82 km
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The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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Constant faults with the touch door opening, the trunk, sign-reading and the front obstacle sensors. The service repaired it under warranty five times — they replaced wiring harnesses, a sensor, uploaded software — and then gave up. They told me they don’t know what else to do. That’s the customer care at a German premium brand. A car worth over 400,000 and they tell the customer they don’t know what to do. I paid the final installment and I’m giving the car back to them. I’m taking a Chinese BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid with better equipment for 165k after a discount from 225k. With that attitude to customers and those high prices, the Germans will have fewer and fewer people interested in their cars — but they’ve only got themselves to blame!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
70,600 - 100,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 11.9 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
81 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
86 - 271 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,055 - 2,460 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
640 - 885 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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