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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
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Price
16200 - 28900 £
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Price
30000 - 39600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
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Curb weight
1438 - 1765 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1859 mm
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Height
1640 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
143 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.