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Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Astra – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C3 meets Vauxhall Astra.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 11486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Astra: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs noticeable better – achieving up to 419 km, about 95 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 225 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs noticeable better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls significantly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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 barely noticeable lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers noticeable more room – 422 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs minimal better – up to 1339 L, which is about 119 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slightly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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Citroen C3

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.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall

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