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Citroen C3 vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (113 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Toyota Corolla?

Citroen C3

Toyota Corolla

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Toyota Corolla costs 28600 £. That’s a price difference of around 14872 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

Corolla

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 Toyota Corolla has a evident edge – offering 178 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 performs slight better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

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 curb weight, Citroen C3 is a bit lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers somewhat more room – 361 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs to a small extent better – up to 1220 L, which is about 168 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla slight takes the win – 450 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C3 proves to be shows small but notable strengths and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £13,700
C3

Citroen C3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 206 - 324 km
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Citroen C3
Toyota Corolla

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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.

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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Citroen
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Toyota

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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