Compare performance (113 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 17100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Fiat 500?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen C3 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £ , while the Fiat 500 costs 17100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3429 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C3 manages with 5 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.60 kWh.
As for electric range, the Fiat 500 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 331 km, about 7 km more than the Citroen C3.
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 Fiat 500 has a slight edge – offering 118 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Fiat 500 performs to a small extent better – reaching 155 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Fiat 500 pulls slight stronger with 220 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Citroen C3 offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Fiat 500 is minimal lighter – 1130 kg compared to 1226 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 offers convincingly more room – 310 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs significantly better – up to 1220 L, which is about 670 L more than the Fiat 500.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C3 evident takes the win – 423 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.
The Citroen C3 sits well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
13700 - 23800 £
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Price
17100 - 30800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
3 - 4
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Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
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Curb weight
1130 - 1475 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
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Length
4015 mm
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Length
3631 - 3632 mm
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Width
1755 mm
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Width
1683 - 1684 mm
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Height
1567 mm
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Height
1527 - 1532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 113 HP
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Power HP
65 - 118 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
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Max Speed
125 - 132 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Fiat
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The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.