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Citroen C3 vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Volvo EC40?

Citroen C3 vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo EC40

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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

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

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,572 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 260 km more than the Citroen C3.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 329 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm more.

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 clearly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 839 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers noticeably more boot space – 404 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries only slightly more – 435 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively 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.

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EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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