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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 20,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Hyundai Inster?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Hyundai Inster

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

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

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 Aircross is visibly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Hyundai Inster costs 20,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,294 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Inster is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers marginally more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 30 km more than the Hyundai Inster.

Inster

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 clearly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Inster is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 Aircross delivers clearly more torque with 230 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 83 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C3 Aircross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is marginally lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers visibly more boot space – 460 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries clearly more – 462 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly superior 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 £16,200
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
Citroen C3 Aircross
Hyundai Inster

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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 Inster

The Inster has quickly captured the attention of automotive enthusiasts with its striking design and dynamic performance. This model seamlessly blends advanced technology with comfort, making it an ideal choice for both daily commutes and adventurous road trips. With its spacious interior and innovative features, the Inster promises an exhilarating driving experience that doesn’t compromise on practicality.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Hyundai Inster

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
20,500 - 25,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
327 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
317 - 357 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Hyundai
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