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Citroen C3 vs Skoda Epiq comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Skoda Epiq?

Citroen C3 vs Skoda Epiq: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Skoda Epiq

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Skoda Epiq costs 22,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,238 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Epiq is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Epiq offers visibly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 115 km more than the Citroen C3.

Epiq

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 Skoda Epiq offers considerably more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Epiq is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Epiq delivers markedly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 85 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 1,625 kg. The difference is around 399 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Epiq offers visibly more boot space – 475 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Epiq carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Epiq 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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Skoda Epiq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 440 km
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Skoda Epiq

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
22,200 - 30,500 £
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
13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,625 - 1,642 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
475 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
438 - 455 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
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
267 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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