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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Hyundai IONIQ 9?

Citroen C3 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Hyundai IONIQ 9

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 14,000 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,909 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 9. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 295 km more than the Citroen C3.

IONIQ 9

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 IONIQ 9 offers considerably more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 495 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,594 kg. The difference is around 1,368 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers marginally more boot space – 338 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 carries clearly more – 643 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 shows a few small advantages 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
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
59,900 - 75,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
600 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,594 - 2,689 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
338 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
586 - 643 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
218 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
160 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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