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Citroen C3 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Renault Mégane?

Citroen C3 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Renault Mégane

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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,095 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is marginally 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 Renault Mégane offers clearly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 127 km more than the Citroen C3.

Mégane

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 Mégane offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers clearly 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 substantially lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 493 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers markedly more boot space – 389 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries only slightly more – 446 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is slightly 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.

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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 km
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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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