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Citroen C3 vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Fiat 500 Convertible?

Citroen C3 vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat 500 Convertible

  • only slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Fiat 500 Convertible costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is visibly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 12 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

500 Convertible

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 Fiat 500 Convertible offers only slightly more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 Convertible delivers marginally more torque with 220 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

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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: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers considerably more boot space – 310 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries clearly more – 423 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 stands 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.

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Citroen C3

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 212 - 325 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

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

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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