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Citroen C3 vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Fiat Pandina?

Citroen C3 vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat Pandina

  • moderately 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Fiat Pandina costs 14,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 172 £.

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

Pandina

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 Citroen C3 offers clearly more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

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

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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, Fiat Pandina is moderately lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries barely more – 423 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is clearly superior 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.

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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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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
365 - 385 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
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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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