Citroen C3 vs Audi A7
What's the difference?

Citroen C3

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2023 price

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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2023 Citroen C3

2019 Audi A7

By James Cleary

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

5.2L/100km (combined)

7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Equipment
Design
Space efficiency

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Dislikes

Price
Sub-par refinement
Ownership costs

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

2023 Citroen C3 Summary

You’re a city dweller on the hunt for a small hatch, but the usual suspects just don’t do it for you. Time for a trip down the urban road less travelled.

The Citroen C3 fits the bill in terms of scale, but brings something extra when it comes to personality. A fun-sized European with the ability to surprise and delight.

It comes at a price, though. So, is the promise of some extra excitement in your motoring life worth it? Read on to find out.

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2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 Citroen C3 2019 Audi A7

Verdict

The Citroen C3’s plus column contains some big ticket items like a solid standard equipment list, design flair, generous interior space, an eager engine, good safety and a comfy suspension. However, the minus side of the ledger isn’t exactly empty, with entries like steep price, marginal perceived quality, poor cabin storage, sub-par refinement, okay economy, and high ownership costs.

But there’s no doubt this car delivers a different, adventurous take on the city-sized hatch, and for you, that alone may count for more than any of those things.

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Citroen C3 vs Audi A7 What's the difference?

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Citroen C3 vs Audi A7
What's the difference?