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Citroen C3 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Nissan Qashqai?

Citroen C3 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is noticeably 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 Qashqai delivers visibly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

C3

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is moderately lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers noticeably more boot space – 504 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries slightly more – 516 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai leads convincingly 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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Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Citroen C3

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Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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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