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Citroen C3 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Volvo S90?

Citroen C3 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Volvo S90

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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 S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 236 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

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 Volvo S90 offers substantially 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 S90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 504 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is considerably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more boot space – 453 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries somewhat more – 518 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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.

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Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
17 - 149 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
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
173 - 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, 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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