Compare performance (113 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 25500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or MINI Aceman?
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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £ , while the MINI Aceman costs 25500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11752 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the MINI Aceman: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.60 kWh.
As for electric range, the MINI Aceman performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 405 km, about 81 km more than the Citroen C3.
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 MINI Aceman has a decisively edge – offering 258 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Aceman is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the MINI Aceman performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: MINI Aceman pulls decisively stronger with 350 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1720 kg. The difference is around 494 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 offers hardly perceptible more room – 310 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs slightly better – up to 1220 L, which is about 215 L more than the MINI Aceman.
When it comes to payload, MINI Aceman distinct takes the win – 530 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.
The MINI Aceman 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.
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.
detailsThe MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.
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Price
13700 - 23800 £
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Price
25500 - 36200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16 kWh
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
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Electric Range
303 - 405 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
38.5 - 49.2 kWh
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
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Curb weight
1720 - 1825 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Trunk capacity
300 L
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Length
4015 mm
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Length
4079 mm
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Width
1755 mm
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Width
1754 mm
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Height
1567 mm
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Height
1514 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
1005 L
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
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Payload
450 - 530 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 113 HP
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Power HP
184 - 258 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
125 - 132 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
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Torque
290 - 350 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
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Power kW
135 - 190 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
MINI
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The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.