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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai i20 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 100 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 17400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Hyundai i20?

Citroen C3 Aircross

Hyundai i20

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

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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 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Hyundai i20 costs 17400 £. That’s a price difference of around 1209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai i20 manages with 5.20 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 145 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i20 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 11.10 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Hyundai i20 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C3 Aircross pulls a bit stronger with 230 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Hyundai i20 is distinct lighter – 1088 kg compared to 1312 kg. The difference is around 224 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers noticeable more room – 460 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs noticeable better – up to 1600 L, which is about 435 L more than the Hyundai i20.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i20 barely noticeable takes the win – 472 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen C3 Aircross shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £16,200
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Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 - 18.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 303 - 400 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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Hyundai i20

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The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
17400 - 24000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
119 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1088 - 1190 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4065 - 4075 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1450 - 1455 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1165 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
450 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
79 - 100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.7 s
Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
113 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
58 - 74 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1197 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Citroen
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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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