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Citroen C3 vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Suzuki Jimny?

Citroen C3 vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • barely 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Jimny

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 only slightly more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers markedly more torque with 205 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is barely lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries markedly more – 423 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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