Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Norge
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
EspañaVS
Citroen C3 vs Skoda Scala – Which car suits you better?
Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Citroen C3 or Skoda Scala?
C3
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Skoda Scala costs 20900 £. That’s a price difference of around 7200 £.
Both cars consume an average of 5 L per 100 km – no difference here.
Scala
@ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard
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 Scala has a distinct edge – offering 150 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs to a small extent better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Scala pulls to a small extent stronger with 250 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.
C3
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
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 curb weight, Skoda Scala is hardly perceptible lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1226 kg. The difference is around 27 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers evident more room – 467 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Scala performs slightly better – up to 1410 L, which is about 190 L more than the Citroen C3.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Scala barely noticeable takes the win – 431 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Skoda Scala proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Scala is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £20,900
@ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard
Skoda Scala
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.
details
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
Skoda Scala
The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.
details
@ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard
@ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard
@ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard
@ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard
Citroen C3
Skoda Scala
|
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
|
@ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
13700 - 23800 £
|
Price
20900 - 30700 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
|
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 - 126 g/km
|
co2
114 - 126 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
|
Seats
2 - 5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
|
Curb weight
1199 - 1271 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
310 L
|
Trunk capacity
467 L
|
|
Length
4015 mm
|
Length
4362 mm
|
|
Width
1755 mm
|
Width
1793 mm
|
|
Height
1567 mm
|
Height
1514 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1410 L
|
|
Payload
227 - 423 kg
|
Payload
403 - 431 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
95 - 150 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
|
|
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
|
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
|
|
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
|
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
|
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
|
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
|
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
|
|
Brand
Citroen
|
Brand
Skoda
|
What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?
The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.