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VW Arteon vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Citroen C3?

VW Arteon vs Citroen C3: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,319 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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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 VW Arteon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 207 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 215 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 markedly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 381 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers clearly more boot space – 590 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries noticeably more – 569 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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