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Kia EV3 vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 13,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Citroen C3?

Kia EV3 vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV3 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 280 km more than the Citroen C3.

C3

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 Kia EV3 offers substantially more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV3 is noticeably faster – reaching 170 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers clearly more torque with 283 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 78 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is clearly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers visibly more boot space – 460 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,251 L, about 31 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries only slightly more – 470 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 is clearly superior 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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EV3

Kia EV3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 605 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
4,015 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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