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Citroen C3 vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Skoda Fabia?

Citroen C3 vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • markedly cheaper
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Skoda Fabia

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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Fabia

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 Skoda Fabia offers visibly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is visibly 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 Skoda Fabia delivers moderately more torque with 250 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 45 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, Skoda Fabia is marginally lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers somewhat more boot space – 380 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries very slightly more – 437 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia holds a decisive overall lead 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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Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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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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The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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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