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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (16,400 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Fiat Panda?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • significantly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Fiat Panda is a bit cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Citroen C3 Aircross costs 16,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 Citroen C3 Aircross offers significantly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 Aircross is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 12.3 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 Aircross delivers clearly more torque with 230 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 138 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, Fiat Panda is markedly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers substantially more boot space – 460 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries markedly more – 462 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
-
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
-
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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