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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (16,400 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Cadillac Lyriq?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,694 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers visibly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 130 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Lyriq

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Cadillac Lyriq offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 501 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers clearly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is considerably lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 1,462 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more boot space – 588 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries only slightly more – 462 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq shows a few small advantages 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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Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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Reviews Citroen C3 Aircross

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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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Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption
Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Cadillac
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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