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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (16,400 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Hyundai Tucson?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 330 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers noticeably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is somewhat lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,300
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 70 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact crossover that stands out with its quirky, friendly styling and a tall, airy cabin that prioritizes comfort. It suits buyers who value flexible interior space, good visibility and easy urban driving over sporty performance.

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Hyundai
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