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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (16,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Lotus Eletre?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 Aircross is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 Aircross is visibly more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 6.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 170 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 773 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 9.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 755 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is considerably lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 228 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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Mullié Bernard
11 Jul 2026, 09:42:41

Comfortable, this compact SUV has the advantage of being spacious for a reasonable price.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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