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Citroen C3 vs Ford Fiesta

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Citroen C3
Citroen C3

$28,880 - $34,990

2023 price

Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta

2023 price

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2023 Citroen C3
2023 Ford Fiesta
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.2L

Turbo 3, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.2L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Price
  • Sub-par refinement
  • Ownership costs

  • Noisy cabin
  • Huge turning circle
  • Firm ride
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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2023 Ford Fiesta Summary

The original Ford Fiesta ST from 2013 was a modern classic. The combination of appealing pricing, point-and-shoot driving dynamics and a sweet turbocharged engine ensured it won a legion of fans. 

Its follow-up from 2020 continued that formula and brought with it a refinement missing from the original. But it was just as fun to drive.

Ford has launched a mid-life update for the sprightly hot hatch, which despite arriving in Australia halfway through 2022, is still officially an MY22 model. This latest version introduces upgrades to interior tech and exterior styling, as well as a 30Nm bump in torque.

But given it’s facing a ballsy competitor from Hyundai, has Ford done enough to keep its B-segment hot hatch crown?

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