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Citroen C3 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 180 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 Kia XCeed?

Citroen C3 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C3

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Kia XCeed costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

XCeed

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 XCeed offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia XCeed delivers noticeably 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 1,351 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers visibly more boot space – 426 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is narrowly 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 £13,700
C3

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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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 XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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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 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

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

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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