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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (23,700 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Yaris Cross or Citroen C3?

Toyota Yaris Cross vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (15 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Yaris Cross

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Toyota Yaris Cross costs 23,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,729 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris Cross uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 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 Toyota Yaris Cross offers somewhat more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Yaris Cross

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, Toyota Yaris Cross is barely lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers clearly more boot space – 397 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris Cross carries somewhat more – 510 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 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.

from £14,000
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
Toyota Yaris Cross
Citroen C3

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Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross blends the maneuverability of a small hatch with the higher driving position and practicality of a crossover, wrapped in Toyota's dependable build quality. It suits urban buyers who need easy parking, flexible cargo space and a comfortable, economical daily driver.

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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.

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Toyota Yaris Cross
Citroen C3

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
101 - 108 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
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 510 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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
116 - 130 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Citroen
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