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Citroen C3 vs Kia EV3 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (113 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 30800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Kia EV3?

Citroen C3

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Kia EV3 costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 17143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV3: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.70 kWh.

As for range, the Kia EV3 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 605 km, about 281 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 Kia EV3 has a convincingly edge – offering 204 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 performs minimal better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia EV3 pulls distinct stronger with 283 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 78 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV3 offers evident more room – 460 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1251 L, which is about 31 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Kia EV3 hardly perceptible takes the win – 470 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia EV3 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Kia EV3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 436 - 605 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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Kia EV3

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The Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
30800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1800 - 1885 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4300 - 4310 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1560 - 1570 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1251 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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