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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Hyundai i30?

Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Hyundai i30

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  • markedly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,852 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai i30 offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers moderately more torque with 250 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is marginally lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers markedly more boot space – 395 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 stands out in the key areas 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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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
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
134 - 142 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
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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