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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (16,400 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Bentley Flying Spur?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3 Aircross

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 164,409 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 359 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 405 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is significantly 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 Bentley Flying Spur delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 1,018 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers barely more boot space – 460 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £16,400
C3 Aircross

Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 307 - 400 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Bentley Flying Spur

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Citroen C3 Aircross

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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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Bentley
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