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Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Grandland comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Vauxhall Grandland?

Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Grandland: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Vauxhall Grandland

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Grandland costs 35,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,909 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Grandland uses 2.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Grandland. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers considerably more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 369 km more than the Citroen C3.

Grandland

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 Grandland offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 212 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Grandland is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Grandland delivers significantly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 304 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 visibly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,675 kg. The difference is around 449 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers considerably more boot space – 550 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Grandland carries slightly more – 495 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Grandland is decisively ahead 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.

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Grandland

Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type : Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 694 km
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Citroen C3

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I chose the Grandland even though I initially planned to go for the Enyaq. The driving range, interior and equipment won me over.

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Scheve
27 Nov 2025, 08:29:07

The ideal car for my needs. Range and energy management won me over, as did the elegant styling and the driver‑assist technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,905 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B, D
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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