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Citroen C3 vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Toyota Proace City?

Citroen C3 vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Toyota Proace City

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Toyota Proace City costs 20,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,836 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.1 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 18 km more than the Citroen C3.

Proace City

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 Proace City offers somewhat more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is slightly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers clearly more boot space – 912 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 602 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries significantly more – 829 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 406 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is far ahead overall 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Citroen C3
Toyota Proace City

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Citroen C3

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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Citroen C3
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
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