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Citroen C3 Aircross vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit 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:

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

Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,786 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

DS 4

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 Citroen C3 Aircross offers somewhat more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeably faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is slightly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers marginally more boot space – 460 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 360 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries barely more – 462 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross 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.

from £16,200
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 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 303 - 400 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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