Citroen C3 vs Audi RS7
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Citroen C3

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2023 price

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Audi RS7

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2020 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2023 Citroen C3

2020 Audi RS7

By James Cleary

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

5.2L/100km (combined)

11.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Equipment
Design
Space efficiency

A V8 with 800Nm? Yes please
Hatchback practicality
Standard air suspension

Dislikes

Price
Sub-par refinement
Ownership costs

Limited rear headroom
Rear legroom could be better
Cabin storage isn't great

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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2020 Audi RS7 Summary

If you’re looking for a sedan version of the RS 6 Avant, then you’ve come to the right place – sort of. See there is no RS 6 Sedan, but the RS 7 Sportback is the next best thing – you may even find it an even better thing because not only does it share RS 6 Avant’s outrageous engine and high-performance hardware, it’s also a sedan …but with a hatchback.

And if that kind of thing makes you happy, sit down – because the new generation RS 7 Sportback has just landed.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 Citroen C3 2020 Audi RS7

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 new-generation RS 7 Sportback heralds the further evolution of this large majestic beast, with more features, a beautifully finished cabin and with more grunt with the looks to match. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination of power, dynamics and comfort in the Audi range – apart from in the RS 6 Avant of course.

Citroen C3 vs Audi RS7 What's the difference?

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Citroen C3 vs Audi RS7
What's the difference?