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Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Corsa - Differences and prices compared

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?

Citroen C3

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Vauxhall Corsa

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Corsa

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Citroen C3
Vauxhall Corsa

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Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km

Citroen C3

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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 Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Citroen C3
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 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
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
125 - 132 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.