Honda Civic vs Citroen C3
What's the difference?

Honda Civic

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2025 price

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Citroen C3

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2023 price

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Summary

2025 Honda Civic

2023 Citroen C3

By Andrew Chesterton

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

4.2L/100km (combined)

5.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Impressive driving dynamics
Truly frugal powertrain
Svelte exterior styling

Equipment
Design
Space efficiency

Dislikes

Engine sounds harsh under heavy acceleration
Cabin tech fiddly and hard to quickly understand
Middle seat in the back mostly ornamental

Price
Sub-par refinement
Ownership costs

2025 Honda Civic Summary

I’m just going to cut to the chase here. This Honda Civic hybrid is a good car. A great one, even.

But for some reason, nobody is really buying it. And it’s not just because it’s not an SUV – it has been outsold in its segment this year by the the BMW 1 Series, the Mercedes A-Class, the MG4 EV, and the VW Golf. Premium and non-premium alike, they’ve all got the little Honda licked.

So, what’s going on? A CarsGuide investigation is required. Stick around and we’ll try to figure this out together.

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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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Deep dive comparison

2025 Honda Civic 2023 Citroen C3

Verdict

Talk about your new-car unsung heroes – I can't believe Honda's not selling more of these. So, if you can get over the price, and you worry it might be too small for you, I encourage you to check the Civic out. The back seat and boot are both bigger than you might expect, and the drive experience leaves most SUVs in the rear view mirror.

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.

Honda Civic vs Citroen C3 What's the difference?

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Honda Civic vs Citroen C3
What's the difference?