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Audi A7 vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Citroen C3 Aircross?

Audi A7 vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

Audi A7

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 Aircross is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 332 km more than the Audi A7.

C3 Aircross

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 A7 offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is clearly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 137 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen C3 Aircross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is visibly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers a bit more boot space – 535 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 210 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
Audi A7
Citroen C3 Aircross

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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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 A7
Citroen C3 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
143 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
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