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Citroen C3 vs Kia Sportage – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C3 meets Kia Sportage.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16457 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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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 Kia Sportage has a decisively edge – offering 239 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs slight better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls evident stronger with 320 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Citroen C3 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers decisively more room – 587 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 277 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs evident better – up to 1776 L, which is about 556 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage evident takes the win – 580 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 157 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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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 Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

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
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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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