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Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Vauxhall Combo?

Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Vauxhall Combo

  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Combo costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Combo. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 345 km, about 20 km more than the Citroen C3.

Combo

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 Vauxhall Combo offers somewhat more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Vauxhall Combo takes 11.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Combo is barely faster – reaching 135 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is clearly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,505 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 740 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Combo offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,693 L, about 1,473 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries clearly more – 695 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo 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.

from £22,900
Combo

Vauxhall Combo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 18.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 333 - 345 km
Citroen C3
Vauxhall Combo

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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 Combo

The Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.

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Citroen C3
Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption

Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
22,900 - 36,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 18.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
333 - 345 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,410 - 4,760 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
430 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
135 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
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