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Citroen C3 vs Dacia Duster comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Dacia Duster?

Citroen C3 vs Dacia Duster: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Dacia Duster costs 16,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster uses 4.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Duster

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 Dacia Duster offers visibly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.4 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Dacia Duster is clearly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Dacia Duster delivers moderately more torque with 230 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 25 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 somewhat lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,377 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Duster offers substantially more boot space – 517 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,609 L, about 389 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, the Dacia Duster carries very slightly more – 453 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Duster is far ahead 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.

from £16,300
Duster

Dacia Duster

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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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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Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster is a no-nonsense compact SUV that delivers rugged practicality and surprisingly comfortable everyday driving without fuss. It might not win any beauty contests, but its honest design, easy-to-live-with cabin and tough attitude make it a smart pick for buyers who want reliable transport without luxury frills.

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14 Dec 2025, 22:40:05

I find the difference between the two very minimal.
And for almost €20k more 💶 I would absolutely not choose the Tiguan.

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Citroen C3
Dacia Duster

Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.6 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
107 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,455 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,343 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
1,414 - 1,609 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
402 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

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

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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