Compare performance (113 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Vauxhall Corsa?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5915 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.20 kWh.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs evident better – achieving up to 424 km, about 100 km more than the Citroen C3.
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 Corsa has a distinct edge – offering 156 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs distinct better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 78 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 260 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is slight lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1226 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 offers hardly perceptible more room – 310 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs to a small extent better – up to 1220 L, which is about 178 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa minimal takes the win – 445 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.
The Vauxhall Corsa 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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
13700 - 23800 £
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Length
4015 mm
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Length
4061 mm
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Width
1755 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Height
1567 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 113 HP
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Power HP
100 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
125 - 132 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.