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Citroen C3 vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Suzuki Ignis?

Citroen C3 vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

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  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Suzuki Ignis costs 15,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,903 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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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 Citroen C3 offers visibly more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 30 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 Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers considerably more torque with 205 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 98 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, Suzuki Ignis is clearly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers moderately more boot space – 310 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries marginally more – 423 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 stands well ahead of its rival 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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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