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Citroen C3 vs Jeep Gladiator comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 264 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 66,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Jeep Gladiator?

Citroen C3 vs Jeep Gladiator: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Jeep Gladiator

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Gladiator

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 Jeep Gladiator offers clearly more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Gladiator is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 395 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is considerably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,134 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Gladiator carries markedly more – 565 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 holds a decisive overall lead 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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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
66,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
257 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,591 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
1,905 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
264 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
194 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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