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Citroen C3 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Volvo S60?

Citroen C3 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo S60

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 231 km more than the Volvo S60.

S60

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 S60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 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 S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 504 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 noticeably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 489 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers visibly more boot space – 427 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries a bit more – 475 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 holds a decisive overall lead 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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S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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