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Audi Q7 vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (507 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (70,600 £ vs 16,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q7 or Citroen C3 Aircross?

Audi Q7 vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

Audi Q7

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 Aircross is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the Audi Q7 costs 70,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q7 uses 3.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 318 km more than the Audi Q7.

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 Q7 offers clearly more power – delivering 507 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 362 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q7 delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

Q7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi Q7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is significantly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 743 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q7 offers clearly more boot space – 887 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 427 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q7 carries clearly more – 885 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 423 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q7 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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Q7

Audi Q7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 82 km
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The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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A.B.
24 Mar 2026, 11:45:19

Constant faults with the touch door opening, the trunk, sign-reading and the front obstacle sensors. The service repaired it under warranty five times — they replaced wiring harnesses, a sensor, uploaded software — and then gave up. They told me they don’t know what else to do. That’s the customer care at a German premium brand. A car worth over 400,000 and they tell the customer they don’t know what to do. I paid the final installment and I’m giving the car back to them. I’m taking a Chinese BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid with better equipment for 165k after a discount from 225k. With that attitude to customers and those high prices, the Germans will have fewer and fewer people interested in their cars — but they’ve only got themselves to blame!!!

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The Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact crossover that stands out with its quirky, friendly styling and a tall, airy cabin that prioritizes comfort. It suits buyers who value flexible interior space, good visibility and easy urban driving over sporty performance.

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Mullié Bernard
11 Jul 2026, 09:42:41

Comfortable, this compact SUV has the advantage of being spacious for a reasonable price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
70,600 - 100,600 £
Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 82 km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 271 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,055 - 2,460 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
640 - 885 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
Is the Audi Q7 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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