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Citroen C3 vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Renault Twingo?

Citroen C3 vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Renault Twingo

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Renault Twingo costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,352 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 63 km more than the Renault Twingo.

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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 Citroen C3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers slightly more torque with 205 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is marginally lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers only slightly more boot space – 310 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries markedly more – 423 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is clearly superior 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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C3

Citroen C3

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 212 - 325 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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Renault Twingo

The Renault Twingo is a cheeky city car that turns tight streets and impossible parking spaces into an urban playground with its agile handling and compact footprint. It’s perfect for zipping around town thanks to clever interior packaging and a playful character, though buyers chasing long-distance comfort or huge luggage space should consider other options.

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A nice little 5‑CV petrol car that, unfortunately, is no longer sold new.

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Citroen C3
Renault Twingo

Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
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
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
301 - 320 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
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
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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