Global EV Comparison: Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh vs Citroën e-C3 Urban Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) has a starting price of €23400, compared to the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…), which starts at €20990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Slovakia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €23400 | €20990 |
| GCC Score | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Range and Efficiency
The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…).
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 310 km | 212 km |
| Range (GCC) | 264 km | 180 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 42.3 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 40 kWh | 29.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.6 km/kWh | 6.04 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 5.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 88 kW, while the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) maxes out at 30 kW.
The Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 88 kW | 30 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.7 | 3.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 70 kW | 83 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 94 hp | 111 hp |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | 120 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 12.5 s | 11.6 s |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Dimensions
The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4020 mm | 4015 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1810 mm | 1813 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1755 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2663 mm | 2540 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) features a larger trunk, but the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1430 kg | 1413 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 326 l | 310 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 945 l | 1200 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.2 | 4.2 |
