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Citroen C3 vs Fiat Doblò Van comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 21,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Fiat Doblò Van?

Citroen C3 vs Fiat Doblò Van: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Fiat Doblò Van

  • slightly more power
  • barely more electric range
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Fiat Doblò Van costs 21,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,613 £.

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

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.4 kWh/100km for the Fiat Doblò Van. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Doblò Van offers barely more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 29 km more than the Citroen C3.

Doblò Van

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 Fiat Doblò Van offers slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Doblò Van delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 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 barely lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,329 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò Van carries clearly more – 991 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 568 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Doblò Van 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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Doblò Van

Fiat Doblò Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
21,300 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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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