Citroën C3 Fiat 500e

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Citroën C3 Fiat 500e
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 19,490 € 30,490
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 62/100 60/100
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 77/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 48/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 42/100 74/100
Value retention 56/100 56/100
Specifications
Seats (differs) 5 4
Doors (differs) 5 3
Power (hp) (differs) 100 118
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6 9
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 183 150
Length (mm) (differs) 4015 3632
Width (mm) (differs) 1755 1683
Height (mm) (differs) 1567 1527
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1226 1365
Boot (l) (differs) 310 185
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.6
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 320
Battery (kWh) (differs) 42
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 85
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 14.6
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) n/a n/a

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Citroën C3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Efficiency: WLTP PureTech 100 5.6 l/100km vs B-segment petrol (manufacturer figure, indicative; still little real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Practicality: Boot 310 l + raised seating, vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 5.6 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Fiat 500e · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Stellantis battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km, 70% capacity) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Fiat 500e · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Fiat 500e · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 14.6 in city use, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Fiat 500e · Practicality: Boot 185 l + 4 seats + no towing weight, vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Fiat 500e · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · III (2024, PureTech 100)

Citroën C3

Third-generation C3 (2024), slightly higher on the wheels than the previous one, on the Smart Car platform. The petrol version is the PureTech 100 (1.2 three-cylinder turbo); WLTP consumption around 5.6 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Shares the body with the electric ë-C3 (photo). Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · III (2020-, 42 kWh)

Fiat 500e

Electric A-segment hatchback on a dedicated EV platform (no petrol variant of this generation). The large 42 kWh pack reaches around 320 km WLTP (manufacturer figure, indicative); a smaller 24 kWh pack is more limited. DC charging up to about 85 kW. City car with a small boot. Indicative from-price, check the official configurator.

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