Background photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used Citroën C3 or Toyota Yaris: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: Cutlass, CC0 Citroën C3 III |  Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 Toyota Yaris IV |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Extra caution | Excellent choice |
| Reliability | 2.5/5 | 5.0/5best |
| Observed prices | €5,200 – €11,300 | €15,900 – €22,000 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €415 | €367best |
| Known faults | 4, 2 serious | 1, none seriousbest |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Euro NCAP | 4/5 | 5/5best |
| Category | City car | City car |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Lowest consumption | 6.1 L/100 km | 4.1 L/100 km |
| Boot | 300 Lbest | 286 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
The Yaris IV wins on every documented measure: reliability of 5/5 against 1/5 for the C3 III, whose 1.2 PureTech and 1.5 BlueHDi engines have serious faults, and 5 stars at Euro NCAP (2020) against 4 (2017). The C3 has a slightly bigger boot (300 L against 286 L) and is available with petrol and diesel engines; the Yaris is sold only as a hybrid. Our advice: the Yaris.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026