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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Citroen C3?

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eclipse Cross

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,172 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 16.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers significantly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 302 km more than the Citroen C3.

C3

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers substantially more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Eclipse Cross

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is substantially lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,922 kg. The difference is around 696 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers clearly more boot space – 545 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries very slightly more – 423 kg compared to 413 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 has only a minor advantage 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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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 627 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,922 - 1,950 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,908 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
385 - 413 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
218 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Citroen
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offered with different drivetrains?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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