Compare the Citroen C3 vs Fiat Grande Panda

Built to a budget, but feels surprisingly premium
2026
Urban Living Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10
Basic cabin plastics, but massive retro charm
2026
Urban Living Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both the Citroen C3 and the Fiat Grande Panda make light work of parking thanks to super-light steering, and each comes with physical climate controls rather than burying heating settings inside touchscreen menus. Both also cope well with large speed bumps, though they differ when roads get rougher. The C3 easily soaks up potholes and road imperfections, whereas sharp potholes send jolts through the Grande Panda. You will find pretty good all-round visibility out of the C3's large windows, while thick pillars make visibility pretty poor in the Grande Panda. If you enjoy driving on country lanes, the Grande Panda proves more entertaining than the C3, which struggles to offer much fun in bends. Practicality provides another clear distinction, with the Grande Panda offering a bigger boot as well as more room when you fold the back seats down.

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Collection 1.2 Turbo Petrol Manual

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks, People carriers Body type Electric vans, Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 310 litres (2 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 412 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,188 litres Boot space, seats down 1,366 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,015 mm x 1,813 mm x 1,577 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,999 mm x 1,763 mm x 1,586 mm
Towing capacity 600 kg Towing capacity —
First year tax rate £455 First year tax rate £455
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
52.0 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
56.5 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 23 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 19 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.2 Turbo Engine name 1.2 Hybrid 48V 110 eDCT-6
Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 100 BHP Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 110 BHP
Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks, People carriers Body type Electric vans, Hatchbacks
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 11.2 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 310 litres Boot (seats up) 412 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,188 litres Boot (seats down) 1,366 litres Best
Length 4,015 mm Length 3,999 mm
Width 1,813 mm Width 1,763 mm
Height 1,577 mm Height 1,586 mm
Wheelbase 2.54 m Wheelbase 2.54 m
Turning circle 10.6 m Turning circle 10.9 m

Full features list

  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Cloth/leather effect - Blue
  • Monotone body colour roof
  • Pre-disposition for spare wheel
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
  • Driver's airbag
  • ESP with anti skid system
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual parking brake
  • Mono-tone horn
  • Three rear 3-point seatbelts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Automatic door and boot locking when moving off with automatic unlocking in case of impact
  • Central locking with deadlocks
  • Connected anti theft alarm (Volumetric and perimetric with tilt sensor)
  • Immobiliser
  • Remote control central locking with 2x plip key
  • 1 litre bottle storage in front and rear door pockets
  • 1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
  • 12V socket on console
  • 2 side air vents and 2 central air vents on dashboard
  • 4x anchoring rings on boot
  • Advanced comfort front and rear seats
  • Bag support hook in boot
  • Central storage with 2 cupholders
  • Chrome effect interior door handles
  • Closed glove box
  • Cloth/leather effect upholstery
  • Collection floor mats
  • Driver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
  • Driver's seat height adjustment
  • Fixed boot light
  • Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrest
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • ISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • LED front lighting panel with map reading lights
  • Leather effect steering wheel with gloss black and chrome elements and integrated audio/telephone/cruise control/speed limit controls
  • Leather effect wrapped armrests in blue
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Map pockets in back of driver and front passenger seats with additional pocket for smartphone storage
  • Matt black gear knob with gloss black insert
  • Padded fabric armrests in front and rear doors with labels
  • Parcel shelf
  • Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sofa element to dashboard in blue
  • Sofa soft touch fabric wrap on lower dashboard
  • Three rear headrests
  • 3D rear light signature
  • Andre red colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black roof
  • Black roof bars
  • Black wheel arch extensions
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Collection badging
  • Dark tinted tailgate and rear side windows
  • Electric front power windows with auto up/down for the driver and auto down for passenger
  • Electric rear power windows
  • Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors
  • Front and rear skid plates in grey
  • Front intermittent wipers
  • Gloss black exterior door handles
  • Gloss black finish B and C pillar
  • Gloss black rear view mirror caps
  • Heated rear window
  • Intelligent beam headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED headlights with electric levelling
  • LED third brake light
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror
  • Turn indicators integrated into rear view mirrors
  • 1x USB-C connection on dashboard
  • 1x USB-C fast charge in row 2
  • Active lane departure warning system
  • Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
  • Connected services
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Electric power steering
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Head up Display
  • Manual gearshift indicator
  • Multi function trip computer
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reversing camera
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Advanced comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions
  • DAB digital radio, 6 loudspeakers, 10.25" capacitive touchscreen, wireless mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetooth
  • Grey decor on dashboard
  • Grey decor on front doors
  • Safety pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross
  • Visibility pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross
  • 17" "Atacamite" black painted alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
  • Puncture repair kit and compressor
  • Additional solid paint
  • Fabric - Black/blue with panda lettering
  • Metallic paint
  • 3 points central seatbelts on row 2 and without pyrotechnic pretensioner and with load limiter
  • 3 points side seatblets on row 2 with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Active safety brake video based autonomous emergency braking
  • Child locks
  • Driver airbag
  • Driver and passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • ESP (Electronic Stability Program) + Hill Start Assist
  • Electronic brake force distribution
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Emergency brake assist
  • Front and rear curtain airbags
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side thorax airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
  • Indirect tyre pressure monitoring system (ITPMS)
  • Light and reminder indicators for driver and front passenger safety belt (with ODS for passenger seat)
  • Light and reminder indicators for passenger non fasten and unfasten safety belt
  • Mono-tone horn
  • Passenger airbag
  • Side rear seats ISOFIX connections
  • 1 remote foldable controler (2 buttons) + 1 mechanical spare key
  • Automatic door locking
  • Central locking with security push and permanent display of locking doors
  • Double door lock
  • Immobiliser
  • Perimeter and volumetric alarm system
  • 0.75L bottle and map pocket storage in back doors
  • 12V socket
  • 2 spoke manual adjustable steering wheel
  • 3 adjustable rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 6 Way manually adjustable driver and passenger seat
  • 60/40 foldable rear seat (1 piece seating)
  • Additional upper glove box on dashboard - CLOSED
  • Bag support hook
  • Bottle storage in doors
  • Central tunnel bezel - grainedin matte blue tasmania
  • Centre console storage
  • Closing stowage compartment
  • Driver and passenger length and inclination of the seat manual adjustments
  • Driver's seat height adjustment
  • Fabric dashboard fascia wrapped in blue/yellow with upper glovebox
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Finish interior door handles black
  • Front and rear door armrests
  • Front central console grained in matte black, with yellow Lingotto-shaped bezel
  • Front integrated headrests
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Hard molded dashboard ring in salt and pepper look
  • Height adjustment passenger seat
  • Interior lamp Bulb, without map reading lights
  • Lateral air vents plus 2 in central zone
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Parcel tray
  • Radio control on steering wheel
  • Side air vent pixel shape, grainedin matte black and detailspaintedin shinyblack and yellow
  • Side trunk trims
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Standard steering wheel
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
  • 1 key hole on driver door
  • 10" TFT digital cluster
  • 10.25'' SD touch Screen with wireless mirroring
  • Autonomous telematic box
  • Connected services
  • Cruise control/speed limiter controls on steering wheel
  • Drowsy driver detection
  • Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  • Emergency/safety connectivity (E-call and breakdown call)
  • Foot rest
  • Lane keep assist
  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Speed limit information
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Trip computer
  • Vehicle mechanical start
  • e-toggle gear selector
  • Acoustic windshield
  • Automatic front windscreen wipers
  • Automatic high/low beam
  • Black painted exterior door mirror covers
  • Black painted external door handles
  • Changing C-pillar logo
  • Door panels in plastic grained in matte tasmania blue with fabric inserts
  • Dusk sensor
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Electric front power windows without auto up/down at driver side
  • Electric leveling
  • Electric rear power windows without auto up/down and controls on front/rear door panels
  • External electric rear view mirror, defrost, LED ti, manual folding
  • Follow me home lighting
  • Front and rear bumper base
  • Front logo painted white, glossy coating
  • Front tow hook
  • Front upper grid with tampography
  • Interiror rear view mirror
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear fog lights
  • LED rear lights
  • LED turn indicators on door mirrors
  • Low trims grained, hard molded in matte black
  • Matt black B and C pillar
  • Panda rear script hard molded in matte black
  • Pixel LED headlights
  • Rear roof spoiler painted shiny black
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear tow hook
  • Rear window defroster
  • Rear windscreen wipers automatic launched when reverse speed
  • Reverse lights
  • Side Panda lettering branded on metal
  • Silver metal front and rear bumper skid plate
  • Solid paint
  • Sticker "Hybrid"
  • Translucent yellow frame lingotto-inspired shape
  • Welcome lights
  • Wheel arch cladding
  • 2 Rear speakers + 2 tweeters
  • 2 front speakers
  • 2x USB Type C ports (for fast charging and data transfer)
  • DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and AM/FM radio
  • Monophonic sounds
  • Speech recognition via smart device
  • 16" Steel wheels with Aero cover
  • Fix and go puncture repair kit

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.