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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Hyundai Kona?

Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Hyundai Kona costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona 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.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers markedly more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 189 km more than the Citroen C3.

Kona

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 Hyundai Kona offers considerably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Kona is clearly faster – reaching 172 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona delivers markedly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is a bit lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,370 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers noticeably more boot space – 466 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 80 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries somewhat more – 490 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is far ahead 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.

from £23,100
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
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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
23,100 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 163 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
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
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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