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Citroen C3 vs Lexus LBX - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (113 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 28300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Lexus LBX?

Citroen C3

Lexus LBX

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Lexus LBX costs 28300 £. That’s a price difference of around 14572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus LBX manages with 4.50 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LBX has a to a small extent edge – offering 136 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LBX is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 9.20 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C3 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 205 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 20 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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Citroen C3 is barely noticeable lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1280 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus LBX offers slight more room – 332 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs somewhat better – up to 1220 L, which is about 226 L more than the Lexus LBX.

When it comes to payload, Lexus LBX somewhat takes the win – 475 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £13,700
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Citroen C3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 206 - 324 km
Citroen C3
Lexus LBX

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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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Lexus LBX

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The Lexus LBX wraps premium touches and a surprisingly spacious cabin into a compact crossover that’s perfectly at home in town or heading out on longer drives. It wears the badge with quiet confidence, serving up a refined ride and clever packaging for buyers who want Lexus polish without shouting for attention.

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Citroen C3
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Costs and Consumption

Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
28300 - 40000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
102 - 110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 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
1280 - 1365 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
255 - 332 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4190 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1560 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
992 - 994 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
185 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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