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Citroen C3 vs ZEEKR X comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 496 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or ZEEKR X?

Citroen C3 vs ZEEKR X: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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ZEEKR X

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the ZEEKR X costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.4 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR X. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR X offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 415 km, about 90 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 ZEEKR X offers considerably more power – delivering 496 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 383 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR X is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR X delivers substantially more torque with 573 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 368 Nm more.

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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 significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 629 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR X offers visibly more boot space – 404 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR X carries noticeably more – 555 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR X stands well ahead of its rival 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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ZEEKR X

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 496 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 415 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
32,600 - 41,100 £
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
17.4 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
330 - 415 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,836 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
460 - 555 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
272 - 496 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
343 - 573 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
200 - 365 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
ZEEKR
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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