VS

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 30000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • decisively cheaper
  • barely noticeable lighter

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • distinct more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • minimal more efficient
  • to a small extent more electric range
  • significantly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • evident more trunk space

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

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 Aircross has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 16.10 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 445 km, about 45 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a distinct edge – offering 196 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is barely noticeable lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1438 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers evident more room – 597 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer slight takes the win – 502 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Citroen C3 Aircross
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis
from about £30,000
Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
rate

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.

details

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

details
Citroen C3 Aircross
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28900 £
Price
30000 - 39600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1438 - 1765 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
-
Width
1795 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1640 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.