Citroen C3 vs Honda Jazz
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Citroen C3

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2023 price

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Honda Jazz

$9,999 - $19,999

2018 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2023 Citroen C3

2018 Honda Jazz

By James Cleary

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Inline 4, 1.5L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.2L/100km (combined)

5.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Equipment
Design
Space efficiency

Capped-price servicing
Build quality
Huge interior space for its size

Dislikes

Price
Sub-par refinement
Ownership costs

No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
VTi-S very pricey
Lack of advanced safety features

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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2018 Honda Jazz Summary

Honda's Jazz is like the little engine that could.

It occupies a shrinking part of the market but has seen off a bevy of once-were competitors (most notably the Hyundai i20) and continues to battle gamely with the Mazda2.

Honda gave the range a little tweak in late 2017 to hand us the MY18 Honda Jazz. Some features were lost, and a few gained in an effort to keep up with Mazda's finest.

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2023 Citroen C3 2018 Honda Jazz

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 Honda Jazz is an extremely capable small car, with an ace card of virtually unbeatable interior space. While it's hardly an excitement machine, or the best looking or equipped in its class (it is missing out on some useful safety gear), the Jazz deserves its status as a well-loved hatchback.

The best in the range is probably the VTi. There isn't anything compelling further up the variants unless you're keen on bigger wheels or leather trim. Its entry-level offering is a good-value, sturdy car that is packed with its best qualities, no matter which one you buy.

Citroen C3 vs Honda Jazz What's the difference?

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Citroen C3 vs Honda Jazz
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