Citroen C3 vs Toyota bZ4X – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: 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 Toyota bZ4X costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 23066 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota bZ4X: with 13.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.10 kWh.

As for range, the Toyota bZ4X performs clearly better – achieving up to 568 km, about 244 km more than the Citroen C3.

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 Toyota bZ4X has a convincingly edge – offering 343 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota bZ4X is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 performs to a small extent better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota bZ4X tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota bZ4X pulls evident stronger with 338 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 133 Nm difference.

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, the Citroen C3 is decisively lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1970 kg. The difference is around 744 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota bZ4X offers noticeable more room – 452 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, Toyota bZ4X a bit takes the win – 495 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

All in all, the Toyota bZ4X shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.