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Citroen C3 vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (113 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Citroen C3

Toyota Corolla Cross

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

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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 Cross costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 18000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Cross manages with 4.90 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Cross has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 180 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Citroen C3 is to a small extent lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers clearly perceptible more room – 425 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Cross performs slight better – up to 1337 L, which is about 117 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross noticeable takes the win – 560 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C3 proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £13,700
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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
Citroen C3
Toyota Corolla Cross

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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 Cross

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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Citroen C3
Toyota Corolla Cross
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Costs and Consumption

Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
515 - 560 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 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, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.