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Citroen C3 vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Peugeot 308 SW?

Citroen C3 vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,415 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 SW is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 119 km more than the Citroen C3.

308 SW

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 Peugeot 308 SW offers considerably more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW is substantially faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 93 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 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 clearly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,483 L, about 263 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries a bit more – 508 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW 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.

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Peugeot 308 SW

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 444 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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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
78 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,636 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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