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Citroen C3 vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Peugeot 408?

Citroen C3 vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,412 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 131 km more than the Citroen C3.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 408 offers significantly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 155 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 clearly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries barely more – 456 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 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 408

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 456 km
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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.

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The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 114 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
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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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