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Vauxhall Astra vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Citroen C3?

Vauxhall Astra vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably 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
  • somewhat lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 129 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Astra

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 somewhat lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries a bit more – 502 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively ahead 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Citroen
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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