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Audi A3 Sportback vs Citroen C3 Aircross - Differences and prices compared
A3 Sportback
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C3 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10637 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs convincingly better – achieving up to 400 km, about 259 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
C3 Aircross
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Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a significantly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 8.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.
A3 Sportback
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is barely noticeable lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers a bit more room – 460 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs noticeable better – up to 1600 L, which is about 400 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback hardly perceptible takes the win – 480 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £26,800
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
Citroen C3 Aircross
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Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
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Citroen C3 Aircross
The Citroën C3 Aircross is a cheeky compact SUV that trades bland conformity for playful French character and clever practicality, ideal if you want a car with personality. It soaks up city life with a comfortable ride, inventive cabin tricks and a look that turns heads without asking for attention.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Citroen C3 Aircross
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26800 - 56600 £
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Price
16200 - 28200 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Length
4352 - 4381 mm
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Length
4395 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Height
1415 - 1470 mm
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Height
1640 - 1660 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Citroen
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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?
The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.