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Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Vauxhall Astra?

Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is barely more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 129 km more than the Citroen C3.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra 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 Vauxhall Astra delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 155 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 1,438 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries moderately more – 502 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 130 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
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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