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Citroen C3 vs Fiat Tipo Limousine comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Fiat Tipo Limousine?

Citroen C3 vs Fiat Tipo Limousine: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit lighter

Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • a bit more power
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Fiat Tipo Limousine costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Tipo Limousine

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 Tipo Limousine offers a bit more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Tipo Limousine is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Fiat Tipo Limousine is clearly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 78 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 115 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 a bit lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,375 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Limousine offers considerably more boot space – 520 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Tipo Limousine carries marginally more – 425 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Tipo Limousine 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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Tipo Limousine

Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 L/100km
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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a cheeky little city car that turns heads with its bold, quirky styling and a surprisingly comfy, well-thought-out interior. It’s an ideal companion for urban life — easy to park, friendly to drive and built to make everyday trips feel a bit more fun without breaking the bank.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
17,100 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 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
120 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,375 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,532 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,497 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
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
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

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