Compare performance (113 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 23100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Hyundai Kona?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £ , while the Hyundai Kona costs 23100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9352 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Kona manages with 4.60 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai Kona: with 14.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh.
As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona performs noticeable better – achieving up to 514 km, about 190 km more than the Citroen C3.
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 Kona has a convincingly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs noticeable better – 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: Hyundai Kona pulls distinct stronger with 265 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Citroen C3 is slightly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers noticeable more room – 466 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona performs minimal better – up to 1300 L, which is about 80 L more than the Citroen C3.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona to a small extent takes the win – 490 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.
The Hyundai Kona sits well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsThe Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.
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Price
13700 - 23800 £
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Price
23100 - 41600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
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Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Trunk capacity
466 L
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Length
4015 mm
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Length
4350 - 4385 mm
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Width
1755 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Height
1567 mm
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Height
1580 - 1585 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
1300 L
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 113 HP
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Power HP
115 - 218 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
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Max Speed
125 - 132 km/h
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Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
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Power kW
85 - 160 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Hyundai
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The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.