New budget Fiat or cheap Citroen: which one is better

The architecture of the Stellantis Smart Car allowed the company to use the same components for models of different brands. If you take a closer look at the new car market, you can see the competition between the budget Fiat Grande Panda and the cheap Citroen C3  - these are the closest models.

At least this is what experts who have compared these cars said, Motor1 says.

The new Fiat Grande Panda 2025 is made in the style of the first generation of the famous model. The geometric design with retro references looks interesting. The Citroen C3 budget car looks brutal and modern. Both models may be attributed to the urban crossover segment, but there are enough differences.

Pros and cons of the Fiat Grande Panda:

• + stylish design;
• + large trunk (412 liters);
• + convenient built-in cable for charging the electric version;
• - more expensive in many markets in all versions.

Citroen C3:

• + new modern style;
• + in addition to the hybrid and electric car, a standard gasoline engine is offered;
• - small trunk (310 liters).