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Citroen C3 Aircross vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or MG MG3?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs MG MG3: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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MG MG3

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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.

MG MG3 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Citroen C3 Aircross costs 16,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

MG3

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 MG MG3 offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 Aircross delivers markedly more torque with 230 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 82 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, MG MG3 is very slightly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries marginally more – 462 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 holds a solid 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.

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MG MG3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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The MG3 is a cheeky city hatch that pairs bold, youthful styling with sprightly handling for drivers who want personality on a budget. Its cabin is bright and cleverly packaged, offering sensible space and a fun-to-drive character that turns mundane commutes into something a bit more enjoyable.

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I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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