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Citroen C3 vs Peugeot Partner – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C3 or Peugeot Partner fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Peugeot Partner costs 22400 £. That’s a price difference of around 8684 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C3 manages with 5 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Peugeot Partner with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C3: with 16.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Peugeot Partner with 17.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot Partner performs slight better – achieving up to 354 km, about 30 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 Partner has a a bit edge – offering 136 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the Peugeot Partner takes 11.20 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 183 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot Partner pulls evident stronger with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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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, Citroen C3 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1329 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Partner offers decisively more room – 1800 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 1490 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Partner performs significantly better – up to 4000 L, which is about 2780 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot Partner convincingly takes the win – 991 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 568 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot Partner shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Peugeot Partner

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 354 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 Partner

The Peugeot Partner is a no-nonsense workhorse that doubles as a surprisingly comfy family mover, combining clever storage solutions with an easy-to-live-in cabin. It won’t win any beauty contests, but for small businesses and active families it’s practical, economical and utterly reliable when the day gets busy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
22400 - 33800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
1800 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4403 - 4753 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1796 - 1812 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.20 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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