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Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Vauxhall Mokka?

Citroen C3 vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter

Vauxhall Mokka

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Mokka costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Mokka uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Mokka is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Mokka offers moderately more range – reaching up to 403 km, about 78 km more than the Citroen C3.

Mokka

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 Mokka offers considerably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Mokka is noticeably faster – reaching 209 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers considerably more torque with 345 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

C3

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is marginally lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,294 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Mokka offers somewhat more boot space – 350 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,220 L, about 115 L more than the Vauxhall Mokka.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries barely more – 423 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka holds a decisive overall lead 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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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,150 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,515 - 1,535 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
1,060 - 1,105 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
388 - 400 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
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 209 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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