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Citroen C3 vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Renault Kangoo?

Citroen C3 vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • clearly more trunk space

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 40 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

Kangoo

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 Renault Kangoo offers moderately more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo is barely faster – reaching 135 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers visibly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is markedly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 950 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 640 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,830 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries noticeably more – 610 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo 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.

from £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 278 - 285 km
Citroen C3
Renault Kangoo

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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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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Citroen C3
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
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