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Citroen C3 vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or VW Caddy?

Citroen C3 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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VW Caddy

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,054 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 204 km more than the VW Caddy.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Caddy offers visibly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers visibly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

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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: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is visibly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 349 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries considerably more – 710 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 287 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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.

from £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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