Compare performance (113 HP vs 129 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 23600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Suzuki Vitara?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C3 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £ , while the Suzuki Vitara costs 23600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9866 £.
Both cars consume an average of 5 L per 100 km – no difference here.
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 Suzuki Vitara has a slightly edge – offering 129 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 9.50 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Suzuki Vitara performs evident better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Suzuki Vitara pulls a bit stronger with 235 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C3 is minimal lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1255 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Suzuki Vitara offers a bit more room – 375 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1220 L, which is about 100 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C3 minimal takes the win – 423 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
The Citroen C3 comes out ahead with a more balanced overall result 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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
13700 - 23800 £
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Price
23600 - 30900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
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co2
113 - 138 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
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Curb weight
1255 - 1395 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
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Length
4015 mm
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Length
4185 mm
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Width
1755 mm
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Width
1775 mm
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Height
1567 mm
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Height
1595 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
1046 - 1120 L
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
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Payload
375 - 400 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 113 HP
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Power HP
110 - 129 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 12.7 s
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Max Speed
125 - 132 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
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Torque
235 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
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Power kW
81 - 95 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1373 - 1462 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Suzuki
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The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.