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Citroen C3 vs VW ID.3 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (113 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or VW ID.3?

Citroen C3

VW ID.3

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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 VW ID.3 costs 28600 £. That’s a price difference of around 14863 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.3: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.10 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.3 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 605 km, about 281 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 VW ID.3 has a significantly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW ID.3 performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.3 pulls decisively stronger with 545 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Citroen C3 is clearly lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1787 kg. The difference is around 561 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.3 offers to a small extent more room – 385 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1267 L, which is about 47 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.3 a bit takes the win – 473 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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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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VW ID.3

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The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
28600 - 49300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh
Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1787 - 1993 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4264 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1809 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1564 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
437 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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