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Citroen C3 vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Fiat Panda?

Citroen C3 vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

Fiat Panda

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit lighter

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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Fiat Panda costs 14,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 429 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L/100km – no difference here.

Panda

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 Citroen C3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Fiat Panda is a bit faster – reaching 164 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers substantially more torque with 205 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 113 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.

Seats: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is a bit lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers markedly more boot space – 310 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,220 L, about 350 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries slightly more – 423 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 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 £13,700
C3

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
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 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
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
365 kg

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

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