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Citroen C3 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Toyota Corolla?

Citroen C3 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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 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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,872 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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, Citroen C3 is moderately lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries only slightly more – 450 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is slightly ahead 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.

from £13,700
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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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The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual 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
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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
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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