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Citroen C3 Aircross vs CUPRA Tavascan comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or CUPRA Tavascan?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs CUPRA Tavascan: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

CUPRA Tavascan

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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,529 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Tavascan is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 553 km, about 153 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Tavascan

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 CUPRA Tavascan offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Tavascan is clearly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 449 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 clearly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,178 kg. The difference is around 866 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Tavascan offers somewhat more boot space – 540 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Tavascan carries somewhat more – 522 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Tavascan is far ahead overall 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 £45,700
Tavascan

CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 513 - 553 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
45,700 - 49,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
2,178 - 2,273 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,644 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,597 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
507 - 522 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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