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Citroen C3 vs CUPRA Born - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (113 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 34700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or CUPRA Born?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 20966 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the CUPRA Born: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.70 kWh.

As for range, the CUPRA Born performs clearly better – achieving up to 594 km, about 270 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 CUPRA Born has a decisively edge – offering 326 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Born performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Born pulls significantly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Citroen C3 is convincingly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 602 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Born offers slightly more room – 385 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Born performs barely noticeable better – up to 1267 L, which is about 47 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Born barely noticeable takes the win – 452 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Born proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Born is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh
  • Electric Range : 427 - 594 km
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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a cheeky little city car that turns heads with its bold, quirky styling and a surprisingly comfy, well-thought-out interior. It’s an ideal companion for urban life — easy to park, friendly to drive and built to make everyday trips feel a bit more fun without breaking the bank.

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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4324 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1809 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1540 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
431 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
CUPRA

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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