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Leapmotor T03 vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (95 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor T03 or Citroen C3?

Leapmotor T03 vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Leapmotor T03

  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 moderately cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Leapmotor T03 costs 16,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,238 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor T03 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 60 km more than the Leapmotor T03.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C3 offers moderately more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Leapmotor T03 takes 12.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers noticeably more torque with 205 Nm compared to 158 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor T03 is very slightly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers markedly more boot space – 310 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries markedly more – 423 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 holds a decisive overall lead 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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C3

Citroen C3

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 212 - 325 km
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Leapmotor T03 is a compact electric city car that blends bold styling with practical urban ease, making it an appealing choice for commuters who value smart tech and everyday affordability. It feels nimble in traffic and cleverly packaged inside, though it’s best suited to short urban trips rather than long highway journeys.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
210 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,652 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
300 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
95 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
158 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Leapmotor T03?

The Leapmotor T03 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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