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Citroen C3 vs Leapmotor T03 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Leapmotor T03?

Citroen C3 vs Leapmotor T03: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Leapmotor T03

  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is slightly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Leapmotor T03 costs 16,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor T03 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 60 km more than the Leapmotor T03.

T03

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 Citroen C3 offers moderately more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Leapmotor T03 takes 12.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers clearly more torque with 205 Nm compared to 158 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor T03 is marginally lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers visibly more boot space – 310 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries visibly more – 423 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is far ahead overall 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
16,200 £
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
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,175 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,652 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
158 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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