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Suzuki Ignis vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (83 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (15,600 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Ignis or Citroen C3?

Suzuki Ignis vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Suzuki Ignis

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  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Citroen C3

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  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ignis

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Suzuki Ignis costs 15,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,646 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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 Citroen C3 offers visibly more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers clearly more torque with 205 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm more.

Ignis

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, Suzuki Ignis is markedly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers slightly more boot space – 310 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries only slightly more – 423 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 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.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 122 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
3,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,690 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 - 395 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
83 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
107 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Suzuki Ignis?

The Suzuki Ignis is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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