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Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 13,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Citroen C3?

Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,532 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 125 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 Peugeot 308 offers considerably more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is considerably faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 93 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 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 moderately lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers visibly more boot space – 412 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 103 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries moderately more – 503 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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 £29,200
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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,015 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, 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
131 - 195 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
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 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
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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