Citroen C3 vs Lexus LBX – Differences & prices compared

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

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: the 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.

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: the Citroen C3 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 205 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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, the 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.

Our conclusion: The Citroen C3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Citroen C3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.