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Citroen C3 vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Fiat Qubo?

Citroen C3 vs Fiat Qubo: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Fiat Qubo

  • moderately more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C3

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Fiat Qubo costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Fiat Qubo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the Fiat Qubo. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Qubo offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 340 km, about 15 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 Qubo offers moderately more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Fiat Qubo takes 11.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Qubo 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.

Seats: Fiat Qubo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is somewhat lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,401 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Qubo offers considerably more boot space – 1,900 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 1,590 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Qubo carries significantly more – 735 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 312 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Qubo holds a decisive overall lead 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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Qubo

Fiat Qubo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 340 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
340 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
554 - 735 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
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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