What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

What is the maximum horsepower of the Citroen C3 Aircross?

The Citroen C3 Aircross reaches a peak output of 145 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the Citroen C3 Aircross use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.30 L.

What is the Citroen C3 Aircross’s energy consumption?

In the WLTP cycle, the Citroen C3 Aircross consumes around 16.30 kWh.

How far can the Citroen C3 Aircross go on a full charge?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 400 km.

What are the dimensions of the Citroen C3 Aircross?

Overall, the Citroen C3 Aircross is 4395 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1660 mm high.

Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Kia XCeed?

Up to 180 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What are the consumption figures for the Kia XCeed in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 6.40 L.

What are the Kia XCeed’s length, width and height?

Length 4395 mm, width 1826 mm, height 1483 mm – those are the dimensions of the Kia XCeed.

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Kia XCeed – Which model proves itself in everyday driving? Specs, differences & prices compared

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

C3 Aircross @ Citroën / Stellantis Media

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 decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Kia XCeed costs 23100 £. That’s a price difference of around 6943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C3 Aircross manages with 5.30 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

XCeed @ Kia Corporation

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia XCeed has a to a small extent edge – offering 180 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.50 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia XCeed performs slight better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia XCeed pulls slightly stronger with 265 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

C3 Aircross @ Citroën / Stellantis Media

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is hardly perceptible lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers hardly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs to a small extent better – up to 1600 L, which is about 222 L more than the Kia XCeed.

When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed slight takes the win – 479 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C3 Aircross proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C3 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 16200 - 28200 £	Price 23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.9 L	Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 - 18.3 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 303 - 400 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 - 134 g/km	co2 144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 44 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1312 - 1608 kg	Curb weight 1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity 460 L	Trunk capacity 426 L
Length 4395 mm	Length 4395 mm
Width 1795 mm	Width 1826 mm
Height 1640 - 1660 mm	Height 1483 - 1495 mm
Max trunk capacity 1600 L	Max trunk capacity 1378 L
Payload 407 - 462 kg	Payload 471 - 479 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 101 - 145 HP	Power HP 115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.3 - 13 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.5 - 11.7 s
Max Speed 143 - 201 km/h	Max Speed 182 - 210 km/h
Torque 125 - 230 Nm	Torque 200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 74 - 107 kW	Power kW 85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity 1199 cm3	Engine capacity 998 - 1598 cm3