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Citroen C3 vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

Citroen C3 vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,932 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 195 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

Leon SP Wagon

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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 215 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is somewhat lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,416 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 620 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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.

from £37,900
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 130 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 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
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
29 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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