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Citroen C3 vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Citroen C3 vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,107 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 Maserati Gran Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 437 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Gran Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 445 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 569 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers considerably more boot space – 310 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Gran Convertible carries a bit more – 500 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is clearly superior 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
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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