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Citroen C3 vs Toyota RAV4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (113 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 35100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Toyota RAV4?

Citroen C3

Toyota RAV4

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Toyota RAV4 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 21429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota RAV4 manages with 1 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 324 km, about 249 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

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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 RAV4 has a clearly edge – offering 306 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 performs slight better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Citroen C3 is clearly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1745 kg. The difference is around 519 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers clearly more room – 580 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota RAV4 performs noticeable better – up to 1690 L, which is about 470 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Toyota RAV4 evident takes the win – 600 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota RAV4 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £35,100
RAV4 @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Citroen C3
Toyota RAV4

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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 RAV4

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The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Citroen C3
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Costs and Consumption

Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
35100 - 55700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1745 - 1910 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4600 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1685 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 - 1690 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
2487 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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