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Citroen C3 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Leapmotor C10?

Citroen C3 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Leapmotor C10

  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Leapmotor C10 costs 32,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,266 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor C10 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor C10 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 185 km more than the Citroen C3.

C10

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 Leapmotor C10 offers considerably more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 515 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 considerably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 724 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Leapmotor C10 offers visibly more boot space – 435 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Leapmotor C10 carries moderately more – 480 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 stands well ahead of its rival 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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C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 145 - 510 km
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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

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

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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