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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Mazda CX-30 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Mazda CX-30?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Mazda CX-30: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-30

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Mazda CX-30 costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 Aircross uses 5.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

CX-30

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 Mazda CX-30 offers clearly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-30 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-30 delivers barely more torque with 240 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 10 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 slightly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,455 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers only slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-30 carries marginally more – 496 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is barely ahead 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 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 400 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Mazda CX-30

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Mazda CX-30

The Mazda CX-30 blends sleek coupe-like lines with the practicality of a compact crossover, feeling more premium than its price tag suggests. It’s a joy to drive for anyone who likes a taut chassis and an interior that treats daily commutes like a small luxury escape.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Mazda CX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
25,200 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
129 - 148 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
1,455 - 1,587 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
458 - 496 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

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