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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 158 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 Mitsubishi Grandis?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Mitsubishi Grandis

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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 Mitsubishi Grandis costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Grandis uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Grandis

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 Mitsubishi Grandis offers marginally more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Grandis is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Grandis delivers moderately more torque with 265 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is very slightly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers markedly more boot space – 576 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries marginally more – 462 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Grandis 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.

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Grandis

Mitsubishi Grandis

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 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
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,525 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
395 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
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
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

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

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

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