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Citroen C3 vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Nissan Leaf?

Citroen C3 vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Nissan Leaf costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,109 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Leaf is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers substantially more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 299 km more than the Citroen C3.

Leaf

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 Nissan Leaf offers considerably more power – delivering 217 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Leaf delivers considerably more torque with 355 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is substantially lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 638 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Leaf carries only slightly more – 444 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf 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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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 624 km
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Citroen C3

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Reviews Citroen C3

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Mir
12 Mar 2026, 21:05:00

The author of this comparison probably doesn't read what they're writing. Almost 100 Nm is a small difference? XD And by the way, the Leaf is listed at 6.9 s to the first 100 km/h while the rival is over 8 s — that's not a small difference… it's a shame to read this comparison with so many mistakes; better to take a drive and judge for yourself.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
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
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
441 - 444 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
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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