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Citroen C3 vs Jeep Compass comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Jeep Compass?

Citroen C3 vs Jeep Compass: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Jeep Compass

2.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,238 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Jeep Compass. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers visibly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 175 km more than the Citroen C3.

Compass

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 Jeep Compass offers considerably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers significantly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 140 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 markedly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers substantially more boot space – 550 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Compass carries moderately more – 473 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass is decisively ahead 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 95 - 500 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
550 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
472 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Jeep
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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